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Paramedic salary in United States

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.44
Average $29.44
Low $20.37
High $42.57

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.44 per hour in the United States. 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 16, 2026).

Paramedic job openings in United States

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Paramedic - St. Charles Parish...
Ochsner Health3.7out of 5 stars.
Luling, LA
Full-time
22 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
    $35.94 per hour
  2. Bronx, NY
    $35.77 per hour
  3. Largo, FL
    $35.55 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $32.42 per hour
  5. Jacksonville, FL
    $31.58 per hour

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