Paramedics Salary in Kentucky
Paramedics in Kentucky earn a median of $49,890 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,050; the top 10% earn over $66,820. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Acute Care Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$169,390 median in Kentucky
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32,850 median in Kentucky
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$49,410 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,460 median in Kentucky
Paramedics pay in Kentucky
How much do paramedics make in Kentucky?
The median is $49,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,050 and the top 10% earn over $66,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.