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Paramedic salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Paramedic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.14
Average $29.14
Low $20.07
High $42.32

The average salary for a paramedic is $29.14 per hour in the United States. 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Paramedic job openings in United States

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Paramedic - Emergency Medical ...
Tanner Health3.5out of 5 stars.
Carrollton, GA
From $75,000 a year
Full-time
14 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. San Diego, CA
    $36.10 per hour
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $36.09 per hour
  3. Bronx, NY
    $35.73 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $33.01 per hour
  5. Jacksonville, FL
    $31.45 per hour

Where can a Paramedic earn more?

Compare salaries for Paramedics in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Paramedic get paid in United States?

Senior Paramedic

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