How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Pennsylvania in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Pennsylvania earns about $29.33 per hour ($61,000 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $5,083 a month or $1,173 a week. That weekly figure reflects a full-time schedule, giving a clear sense of take-home pay over a typical pay period.

Pennsylvania's typical pay sits about 1% above the national figure of $60,600 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That places the state 21st among all 50 states and the District of Columbia for Paramedic pay. Pennsylvania employs 4,750 Paramedics, giving these figures a solid base of workers to draw from.

Entry-level positions in Pennsylvania typically offer around $23.10 an hour, or about $48,040 a year, for Paramedics just starting out. Pay typically moves toward the statewide figure of $61,000 within the first few years on the job. Newer hires can expect steady increases as they gain field experience and take on more responsibility.

Experienced Paramedics in Pennsylvania often earn upwards of $33.45 an hour, or about $69,570 a year, once they reach the higher end of the range. The top 10% of earners make over $81,590 a year, a spread of $33,550 between entry-level and top pay. That gap tends to reflect years on the job, the setting worked, and which city offers the position.

Pennsylvania Paramedic pay rose from $47,410 in 2021 to $61,000 in 2025, a gain of $13,590. That amounts to a 29% increase over that span, according to government wage data. Pay climbed in each of those years, with the sharpest single jump coming between 2023 and 2024.

That increase is close to the 30% rise recorded nationally for Paramedics over the same stretch of data. Pennsylvania pay has moved up steadily rather than in one large jump, and someone starting the field now enters at a higher wage than Paramedics did in 2021. Past growth doesn't guarantee future increases, but the trend has been upward.

Philadelphia pays Paramedics the most in Pennsylvania, with typical pay reaching $68,640 a year across its metro area, about 13% above the statewide figure of $61,000. Allentown follows at $64,730 a year, and Pittsburgh comes in at $61,900. These figures reflect the full metro area around each city, not just the city center.

Johnstown pays the least among Pennsylvania's metro areas, with typical pay around $47,850 a year, a spread of $20,790 between the highest and lowest cities. Philadelphia also has the largest Paramedic workforce in the state, with 1,760 employed there. Higher pay in cities like Philadelphia often tracks a higher cost of living, so the gap doesn't necessarily mean more spending power.

Pennsylvania's neighbors show a wide range in Paramedic pay. New Jersey pays the most, with typical pay of $86,630 a year, 42% above Pennsylvania's figure, and New York follows at $73,200, about 20% higher. On the other end, West Virginia pays $48,460, about 21% less than Pennsylvania, and Ohio comes in 16% lower. Paramedic licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, easing a move across state lines.

Paramedics in Pennsylvania typically earn $61,000 a year, a figure that has climbed 29% since 2021. Pay varies by city and experience level, so readers weighing a move or a new position should check the state's licensing and registry requirements alongside city-specific pay figures for places like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh before deciding where to work.