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Paramedic salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.38
Average $29.38
Low $20.26
High $42.60

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.38 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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Paramedic
MaineHealth3.4out of 5 stars.
Rockport, ME
$25.24 - $34.16 an hour
Full-time
in 56 minutes

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. San Diego, CA
    $35.82 per hour
  3. Bronx, NY
    $35.79 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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