How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Utah earns about $31.45 per hour, or $65,420 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $5,452 a month and $1,258 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay across the state clusters closely around this figure for most working paramedics.

Nationally, paramedics earn a typical $60,600 per year, which puts Utah's pay about 8% higher. That ranks Utah 13th among the 51 states and territories tracked for this occupation. Roughly 960 paramedics work across Utah, a modest but stable workforce compared with the national total of over 100,000.

Entry-level positions in Utah typically offer around $22.03 an hour, or about $45,820 a year, for paramedics just starting out. That figure sits well below the state's typical pay, reflecting the lower rates new hires often accept while building experience. Within a few years on the job, most paramedics see their pay climb toward the statewide figure of $65,420 as they gain certifications and call volume experience.

Experienced Paramedics in Utah often earn upwards of $82,330 a year, or about $39.58 an hour. The top 10% of earners make over $94,620 a year, or about $45.49 an hour. That leaves a spread of $48,800 between entry-level and top pay, a gap usually tied to years on the job, certification level, and city.

Utah paramedic pay has risen steadily in recent years, from $56,180 in 2021 to $65,420 in 2025. That is a gain of $9,240, or about 16%, over five years. Pay dipped briefly in 2022 before climbing each year through 2025.

Nationally, paramedic pay has climbed 30% over the past decade, a longer stretch than Utah's five-year data covers. Pay for the profession has moved in a clear upward direction both in Utah and across the country. That does not guarantee future raises, but it shows a field where compensation has been trending higher, not stagnant.

Pay runs highest in Ogden, where paramedics earn a typical $82,650 a year, or $39.74 an hour. That is about 26% above the statewide figure. Salt Lake City and Murray both pay a typical $71,440 a year, or $34.35 an hour, still well above the lower end of the state's city figures.

At the other end, Lehi pays a typical $47,840 a year, or $23.00 an hour, the same figure seen in nearby Provo and Orem. That leaves a spread of $34,810 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities, figures that reflect full metro areas rather than city limits alone. Salt Lake City has the largest paramedic workforce in the state at 660 workers, and cities with higher pay typically also carry a higher cost of living.

Utah pays paramedics more than every neighboring state listed here. Wyoming and Colorado come closest, with typical pay of $64,040 and $63,910, about 2% below Utah's figure. Arizona sits furthest behind at $58,600, about 10% lower, with Idaho and Nevada in between. Paramedic licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across these borders.

Paramedics in Utah typically earn $65,420 a year, or $31.45 an hour, running about 8% above the national figure and up 16% since 2021. Pay tends to run highest in Ogden and lowest in cities like Lehi, Provo, and Orem. Readers considering the field should check Utah's EMS licensing or registry page for certification requirements, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.