Paramedic Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Paramedic Salary
$20.13/hour
The average salary for a Paramedic in Colorado is $20.13 per hour. This is 56% lower than the US average of $31.49.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Paramedic salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$20.13/hour
Colorado
56% lower than the US average.
$31.49/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Paramedics?
Aurora, Colorado pays Paramedics the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Denver, Colorado ($47). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Colorado average for Paramedics is $20 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 186% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $58 | $84 |
| Denver, Colorado | $47 | $57 |
How does the pay for Paramedics in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Arizona pays Paramedics the most, averaging $18 per hour, followed by Texas ($18) and Oklahoma ($17). Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $28. For comparison, the Colorado average for Paramedics is $20 per hour — Arizona pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $18 | $28 |
| Texas | $18 | $26 |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $26 |
| Kansas | $15 | $23 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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