Paramedics Salary by State
The national median pay for paramedics is $60,600 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,790 in Oklahoma to $104,310 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,230
- 25th percentile
- $49,660
- Median
- $60,600
- 75th percentile
- $73,470
- Top 10%
- $84,850
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 100,610 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $104,310 | +72% | $61,010 | $133,040 | 2,110 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $86,630 | +43% | $76,260 | $99,420 | 540 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $81,280 | +34% | $66,250 | $81,440 | 140 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $78,550 | +30% | $62,980 | $96,640 | 90 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $77,480 | +28% | $60,370 | $90,060 | 1,000 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $76,300 | +26% | $60,320 | $93,910 | 1,690 |
| 7 | Oregon | $74,840 | +23% | $51,850 | $95,900 | 1,210 |
| 8 | California | $74,590 | +23% | $53,370 | $102,450 | 5,190 |
| 9 | New York | $73,200 | +21% | $55,900 | $98,050 | 6,110 |
| 10 | Alaska | $71,860 | +19% | $53,820 | $103,550 | 310 |
| 11 | Maryland | $66,660 | +10% | $51,020 | $101,860 | 1,910 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $66,340 | +9% | $60,410 | $84,540 | 1,860 |
| 13 | Utah | $65,420 | +8% | $45,820 | $94,620 | 960 |
| 14 | Delaware | $64,240 | +6% | $50,550 | $102,140 | 340 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $64,210 | +6% | $53,180 | $79,370 | 420 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $64,040 | +6% | $47,520 | $80,070 | 230 |
| 17 | Colorado | $63,910 | +5% | $49,110 | $87,320 | 2,110 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $63,550 | +5% | $50,960 | $81,490 | 160 |
| 19 | Maine | $63,050 | +4% | $54,810 | $78,340 | 470 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $62,320 | +3% | $48,270 | $75,440 | 220 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $61,000 | +1% | $48,040 | $81,590 | 4,750 |
| 22 | Illinois | $60,660 | 0% | $47,210 | $106,810 | 3,890 |
| 23 | Iowa | $60,590 | 0% | $47,750 | $78,140 | 1,170 |
| 24 | Virginia | $60,480 | 0% | $42,520 | $77,280 | 1,960 |
| 25 | Idaho | $60,380 | 0% | $48,940 | $83,510 | 440 |
| 26 | Vermont | $60,360 | 0% | $47,140 | $76,150 | 190 |
| 27 | Indiana | $60,320 | 0% | $46,040 | $76,030 | 2,680 |
| 28 | Florida | $60,140 | −1% | $44,050 | $85,390 | 6,970 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $59,710 | −1% | $46,530 | $75,760 | 1,990 |
| 30 | Nevada | $59,280 | −2% | $49,320 | $83,580 | 950 |
| 31 | Missouri | $59,180 | −2% | $45,480 | $81,300 | 3,300 |
| 32 | Arizona | $58,600 | −3% | $46,180 | $76,540 | 2,200 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $57,690 | −5% | $41,410 | $80,190 | 3,710 |
| 34 | Georgia | $57,660 | −5% | $40,600 | $82,980 | 3,250 |
| 35 | Texas | $57,500 | −5% | $41,030 | $77,700 | 8,410 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $57,320 | −5% | $44,730 | $75,170 | 5,660 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $56,230 | −7% | $45,240 | $76,710 | 490 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $56,050 | −8% | $37,530 | $63,470 | 2,040 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $55,530 | −8% | $39,830 | $78,010 | 810 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $54,630 | −10% | $39,690 | $71,710 | 1,150 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $53,550 | −12% | $40,710 | $67,180 | 2,250 |
| 42 | Michigan | $52,080 | −14% | $43,400 | $66,070 | 2,750 |
| 43 | Ohio | $51,300 | −15% | $38,750 | $72,140 | 3,600 |
| 44 | Kansas | $51,020 | −16% | $40,780 | $64,090 | 1,030 |
| 45 | Montana | $50,890 | −16% | $35,590 | $70,190 | 300 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $50,310 | −17% | $38,840 | $72,880 | 1,170 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $49,890 | −18% | $40,050 | $66,820 | 1,800 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $48,830 | −19% | $30,950 | $58,380 | 280 |
| 49 | Alabama | $48,540 | −20% | $36,160 | $62,230 | 1,700 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $48,460 | −20% | $35,930 | $62,800 | 1,090 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $46,790 | −23% | $37,180 | $61,310 | 1,590 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Paramedics salary questions
Which state pays paramedics the most?
Washington, with a median of $104,310 a year (+72% vs. the national median of $60,600). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays paramedics the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $46,790 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most paramedics work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 8,410, with a median of $57,500.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.