Paramedic salary in United States
How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a paramedic is $27.02 per hour in the United States. 10.2k salaries reported, updated at July 1, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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| Less than 1 year | |
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Highest paying cities for Paramedics in United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Paramedics
Most common benefits for Paramedics
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Salary satisfaction
Based on 224 ratings50% of Paramedics in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Emergency Medical Technician
12,978 job openingsAverage $21.16 per hour
First Responder
15,604 job openingsAverage $24.11 per hour
Firefighter/Paramedic
342 job openingsAverage $60,685 per year
Firefighter/Emt
565 job openingsAverage $48,093 per year
Nurse Assessor
515 job openingsAverage $30.57 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Paramedic
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Are paramedics exempt from overtime pay?
Most paramedics are non-exempt employees and are therefore eligible to receive overtime pay for the hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Overtime must be paid for all hours worked over 40 in one work week.
Do paramedics make good money?
Paramedic salaries vary between states. Some factors that determine how much a paramedic makes include the level of experience, education, location, work setting, and employer.
