How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Oklahoma in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Oklahoma earns about $22.50 per hour ($46,790 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $3,899 a month and $900 a week. These figures cover Paramedics working across Oklahoma, in ambulance services, fire departments, and hospital systems alike. Pay differs by employer type and location within the state.

That pay is 23% below the national median of $60,600 for Paramedics, and it ranks Oklahoma 51st out of 51 states measured. Lower pay in Oklahoma tends to track the state's lower cost of living compared with higher-cost states elsewhere in the country. Around 1,590 Paramedics work across Oklahoma, giving a sense of the scale of the profession in the state.

Entry-level positions in Oklahoma typically offer around $17.88 an hour, or about $37,180 a year, for Paramedics just starting out. Newer Paramedics often work toward the state's typical pay of $22.50 an hour as they gain experience and certifications. Within a few years on the job, pay commonly moves up toward that typical figure. Additional training, like critical care certification, can speed that progression.

Experienced Paramedics in Oklahoma often earn upwards of $24.93 an hour, or around $51,860 a year, after several years on the job. The top 10% of earners make over $61,310 a year. That leaves a spread of $24,130 between entry-level and top-earning Paramedics in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where a Paramedic lands within that range.

Paramedic pay in Oklahoma has risen over the past several years, climbing from $38,650 in 2021 to $46,790 in 2025. That's a gain of $8,140, or about 21%, over that stretch. The increase has come in steps rather than a straight line, with a small dip in 2025 after 2024's $47,890 figure. Even with that dip, pay remains well above where it stood in 2021.

Nationally, Paramedic pay rose about 30% over a similar stretch, faster than Oklahoma's 21% increase. Oklahoma's rise still added real dollars to the typical paycheck, even if the pace trailed the national trend. For someone starting as a Paramedic in Oklahoma now, pay has moved up over the past several years, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed.

Oklahoma City pays Paramedics the most in the state, with a typical salary of $48,770 a year ($23.45 an hour). That's about 4% above the statewide typical pay of $46,790. Metro-area figures like this one cover the full Oklahoma City metro area, not just the city center. Tulsa, the state's other major metro, sits close behind at $46,790 a year.

Tulsa is the lowest-paying of the two Oklahoma metro areas tracked, with typical pay of $46,790 a year, just $1,980 below Oklahoma City. With only two metro areas reporting sizable numbers, pay for Paramedics is fairly uniform across the state. Oklahoma City also has the larger Paramedic workforce, with 460 workers compared with Tulsa's 320. Higher pay in Oklahoma City tends to track its higher cost of living relative to Tulsa.

Every neighboring state pays Paramedics more than Oklahoma does. Colorado leads the region at $63,910 a year, 37% above Oklahoma's typical pay, while Texas pays $57,500, about 23% higher. Even Arkansas, the closest neighbor in pay, still comes in 8% higher at $50,310. Paramedic licensure earned in Oklahoma can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can open the door to these higher-paying markets nearby.

Paramedics in Oklahoma typically earn $46,790 a year, a figure that has climbed 21% since 2021 even with a small dip from 2024's peak. Pay trails the national median and ranks last among states, though it varies somewhat by city and experience level. Anyone considering the field should check Oklahoma's EMS licensing or registry requirements for specifics, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before choosing where to work.