Paramedic Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Paramedic Salary

$16.87/hour

The average salary for a Paramedic in Madison, WI is $16.87 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of $17.28.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Paramedic salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$16.87/hour

Madison, WI

218% lower than the US average.

$17.28/hour

Wisconsin

211% lower than the US average.

$53.69/hour

United States

How Paramedic Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Liberty, Missouri

$22/hour

This is 97% lower than the Madison average of $43.79.

Independence, Missouri

$22/hour

This is 97% lower than the Madison average of $43.79.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 13% lower than the Madison average of $43.79.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Paramedics?

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Paramedics, averaging $44 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Paramedics is $17 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 160% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$44	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Paramedic jobs in Madison?

Only UW Health reports pay data for Paramedics, averaging $34 per hour. UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Paramedics is $17 per hour — UW Health pays 99% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$34	$34

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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