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Paramedic salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.35
Average $29.35
Low $20.25
High $42.53

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.35 per hour in the United States. 9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Paramedic job openings in United States

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EMT/Paramedic - Full Time
Hamilton Health Box4.3out of 5 stars.
Marfa, TX
$20 - $29 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Paramedic in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
In Home Infusion
 
$338,000per year
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WITHAM HEALTH SERVICES
 
$166,400per year
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Lighthouse Placement Services
 
$157,248per year
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MARS Solutions Group
 
$140,400per year
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North Shore Ambulance and Oxyg...
 
$140,000per year
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West Coast Logistics
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Paramedics near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $36.13 per hour
  2. San Diego, CA
    $35.92 per hour
  3. Bronx, NY
    $35.79 per hour
  4. Jacksonville, FL
    $31.58 per hour
  5. Cincinnati, OH
    $29.96 per hour

Where can a Paramedic earn more?

Compare salaries for Paramedics in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Paramedic get paid in United States?

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