How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Mississippi in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Mississippi earns about $26.27 per hour ($54,630 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $4,552 a month, or $1,051 a week, when calculated from the annual figure.

That pay sits about 10% below the national figure of $60,600 a year, and Mississippi ranks 40th out of 51 states and D.C. for Paramedic pay. About 1,150 Paramedics work in the state, compared with 100,610 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Mississippi typically offer around $19.08 an hour, or about $39,690 a year. Paramedics who enter the field at this level usually see pay move toward the state's typical figure of $54,630 within a few years, as they gain certifications and experience.

Experienced Paramedics in Mississippi often earn upwards of $29.35 an hour, or around $61,040 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $71,710 a year, a gap of $32,020 from entry-level pay. That spread tends to reflect years on the job, the type of service (hospital-based versus rural county), and which city a Paramedic works in.

Paramedic pay in Mississippi has climbed steadily since 2021, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Typical pay rose from $41,170 that year to $54,630 in 2025, a gain of $13,460 for Paramedics working in the state.

Nationally, Paramedic pay rose 30% over the same decade-length stretch. Mississippi's gain shows pay has moved up substantially in the state, though this reflects what has happened, not a promise of future increases for anyone entering the field now.

Pay runs highest in Gulfport and Biloxi, where Paramedics earn $61,320 a year ($29.48 an hour), about 12% above the state figure. These figures cover each city's full metro area. Jackson follows closely, at $60,850 a year ($29.26 an hour).

Hattiesburg pays the least among Mississippi's tracked cities, at $53,820 a year, a spread of $7,500 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Jackson employs the most Paramedics of any Mississippi city, with about 260 working there. Higher pay in Gulfport and Biloxi likely tracks the higher cost of living along the Gulf Coast compared with inland areas.

Mississippi's Paramedic pay compares unevenly with its neighbors. Tennessee pays more, at $57,690 a year, about 6% above Mississippi's figure, and Louisiana is close behind at $56,050, 3% higher. Arkansas and Alabama both pay less, at $50,310 and $48,540 respectively, 8% and 11% below Mississippi. Paramedic licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one, easing a move across state lines.

Paramedics in Mississippi typically earn $54,630 a year ($26.27 an hour), a figure that has risen $13,460 since 2021, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). For specific requirements, check Mississippi's EMS licensing or registry page, and for local figures, see the city pages for Gulfport, Biloxi, Jackson, and Hattiesburg.