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Paramedic salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.39
Average $29.39
Low $20.26
High $42.62

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.39 per hour in the United States. 9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Paramedic job openings in United States

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BJC HealthCare3.7out of 5 stars.
St. Louis, MO
$23.00 - $35.84 an hour
Full-time
19 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
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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
    $36.01 per hour
  2. Bronx, NY
    $35.77 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $35.58 per hour
  4. Jacksonville, FL
    $31.62 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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Senior Paramedic

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