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Paramedic salary in United States

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.52
Average $29.52
Low $20.30
High $42.93

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.52 per hour in the United States. 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 19, 2026).

Paramedic job openings in United States

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Paramedic – Full Time
Beth Israel Lahey Health3.8out of 5 stars.
Burlington, MA
$27.00 - $36.34 an hour
Full-time
13 hours 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
Lighthouse Placement Services
 
$157,248per year
MARS Solutions Group
 
$140,400per year
North Shore Ambulance and Oxyg...
 
$140,000per year
West Coast Logistics
 
$130,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Paramedics near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $36.14 per hour
  2. Bronx, NY
    $35.59 per hour
  3. Jacksonville, FL
    $32.00 per hour
  4. Jonesboro, GA
    $31.68 per hour
  5. Downey, CA
    $31.62 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Paramedic

The average salary for a Paramedic is $29.52 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Paramedic salaries typically range between a low of $20.30 and a high of $42.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Paramedic include In Home Infusion ($338,000 per year) and WITHAM HEALTH SERVICES ($166,400 per year).

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