How Much Does a Paramedic Make in New York in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in New York earns about $35.19 per hour ($73,200 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes out to roughly $6,100 a month and $1,408 a week. These figures cover the broad middle of the pay range, not any single employer or shift type. They give a baseline for comparing pay across cities and career stages within the state.

New York pay runs 21% above the national figure of $60,600 a year ($29.13 an hour) for Paramedics, a gap wide enough to place the state 9th among all 51 states. Roughly 6,110 Paramedics work across New York, compared with 100,610 nationwide. That combination of higher pay and a sizable workforce reflects the state's mix of high-cost metro areas and smaller cities. New York's ranking signals consistently strong pay relative to most other states.

Entry-level positions in New York typically offer around $26.88 an hour ($55,900 a year), according to the latest wage data. Pay tends to move up from there, reaching about $30.11 an hour ($62,630 a year) as Paramedics gain a few years of experience. Within several years, many reach the typical pay level of $35.19 an hour. Growth continues steadily rather than in one large jump.

Experienced Paramedics in New York often earn upwards of $38.88 an hour ($80,870 a year), and the top 10% make over $47.14 an hour ($98,050 a year). The gap between entry-level and top-tier pay runs $42,150 a year. Setting, years of experience, and city all factor into where an individual lands within that range. Paramedics working in higher-cost metro areas such as New York City tend to sit toward the upper end.

Typical pay for New York Paramedics rose from $57,060 in 2021 to $73,200 in 2025, a gain of $16,140 over five years. That climb was steady, moving from $60,550 in 2022 to $63,650 in 2023 and $66,420 in 2024 before reaching this year's figure. Pay has risen every year on record.

Nationally, Paramedic pay rose 30% over the same period, according to the latest government wage data. New York's own gain of $16,140 tracks a comparable upward trend over the past five years. Pay has moved up every year since 2021, with no signs of reversal in the most recent data. That history doesn't guarantee future increases, but it shows a consistent upward direction for anyone starting now.

Pay runs highest in the New York City metro area, where Paramedics typically earn $79,550 a year, about 9% above the statewide figure. The Newburgh, Kiryas Joel, and Poughkeepsie metro areas follow closely behind at $78,950 a year. Syracuse and the Albany area, including Schenectady and Troy, pay closer to the state's middle range, around $63,370 to $63,700 a year.

At the other end, the Glens Falls metro area pays the least, with typical pay of $54,480 a year, a spread of $25,070 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. These figures cover each city's full metro area rather than the city alone. New York City also has by far the largest Paramedic workforce in the state, at 3,850 workers. Higher pay in and around New York City generally comes with a higher cost of living.

New York's Paramedic pay compares closely with its neighbors. New Jersey pays more, at $86,630 a year, about 18% higher than New York. Connecticut also pays more, at $77,480 a year, about 6% above New York. Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont all pay less, at $66,340, $61,000, and $60,360 a year respectively, each below New York's figure. Paramedic licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, easing a move across these borders.

Paramedics in New York typically earn $73,200 a year ($35.19 an hour), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025), up $16,140 since 2021. Pay varies by city, experience, and employer, so readers weighing a move or a new role should check New York's state licensing and registry requirements, along with individual city pages for local figures, before deciding where to work.