Paramedics Salary in North Carolina
Paramedics in North Carolina earn a median of $57,320 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,660
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,730; the top 10% earn over $75,170. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Acute Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$339,350 median in North Carolina
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32,450 median in North Carolina
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$46,480 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,270 median in North Carolina
Paramedics pay in North Carolina
How much do paramedics make in North Carolina?
The median is $57,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,730 and the top 10% earn over $75,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.