How much does a Paramedic earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Paramedic in United States ranges from USD 62,045 to USD 75,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 12,308 job listings

Salary Guide

Paramedic Salary in United States

Based on 12,308 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$62,045 - $75,000

Median salary

$62,045 - $75,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K

25th percentile$49K

Median$62K

75th percentile$75K

90th percentile$86K

50% of professionals earn between $49,303 - $75,000 USD

The median salary is $62,045

Top cities

Albuquerque96 job openings

San Antonio78 job openings

Longview60 job openings

Jacksonville46 job openings

Atlanta40 job openings

Houston36 job openings

Orlando36 job openings

Canton35 job openings

Columbus35 job openings

Philadelphia35 job openings

Gainesville33 job openings

Durham32 job openings

Chattanooga30 job openings

St. Louis30 job openings

Dallas29 job openings

Kansas City27 job openings

Los Angeles25 job openings

Weymouth24 job openings

Roanoke23 job openings

Albany22 job openings

Cleveland22 job openings

Indianapolis22 job openings

Chicago21 job openings

Mount Pleasant21 job openings

Memphis19 job openings

Reno19 job openings

Top companies hiring

Allegiance Mobile Health10

Superior Ambulance Service7

BioLife Plasma Services6

Medcor6

Atrium Health5

Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc.5

Air Evac Lifeteam3

American Medical Response3

CORE Occupational Medicine3

Global Medical Response3

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Paramedic

12,308 job openings

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The average salary for a Paramedic in United States is USD 62,045 - USD 75,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 68,523 per year, based on 12,308 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paramedic job opportunities in United States are Albuquerque, San Antonio, Longview, Jacksonville, Atlanta. Albuquerque leads with 96 job openings.

Leading employers for Paramedic roles in United States include Allegiance Mobile Health, Superior Ambulance Service, BioLife Plasma Services, Medcor, Atrium Health.

Explore 12,308 Paramedic job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.