Paramedic Salary Guide
Average Paramedic Salary
$29.37/hour
The average salary for a Paramedic is $29.37 per hour. This is 58% lower than the practicing US average of $46.46.
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Paramedic compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$29.37/hour
58% lower than the practicing US average.
$46.46/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Paramedic jobs?
UW Health pays Paramedics the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($27) and Tenet South Carolina ($26). For comparison, the national average for Paramedics is $29 per hour — UW Health pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $34 | $34 |
| BJC HealthCare | $27 | $29 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $26 | $26 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $23 | $23 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $21 | $24 |
| TK Health | $21 | $21 |
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Paramedic
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$27-41/hour
Paramedic
- Rock Hill Hosp PMN
- Rock Hill, SC
- Sign-On Bonus
$26+/hour
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