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Paramedic salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.12
Average $29.12
Low $20.07
High $42.26

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.12 per hour in the United States. 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Paramedic job openings in United States

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Paramedic
AMR3.2out of 5 stars.
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
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. Philadelphia, PA
    $35.98 per hour
  2. Bronx, NY
    $35.75 per hour
  3. Jacksonville, FL
    $31.33 per hour
  4. Cincinnati, OH
    $30.29 per hour
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $28.79 per hour

Where can a Paramedic earn more?

Compare salaries for Paramedics in different locations
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