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Paramedic salary in United States

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.05
Average $29.05
Low $20.27
High $41.64

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.05 per hour in the United States. 9.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Paramedic job openings in United States

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Paramedic
FIRSTCLASS HEALTHCARE2.4out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
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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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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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
 
$129,186per year
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Highest paying cities for Paramedics near United States

  1. Bronx, NY
    $35.86 per hour
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $35.69 per hour
  3. Jacksonville, FL
    $31.22 per hour
  4. Cincinnati, OH
    $29.73 per hour
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $29.23 per hour

Where can a Paramedic earn more?

Compare salaries for Paramedics in different locations
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