Paramedic Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Paramedic Salary
$18.44/hour
The average salary for a Paramedic in Arizona is $18.44 per hour. This is 71% lower than the US average of $31.49.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Paramedic salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$18.44/hour
Arizona
71% lower than the US average.
$31.49/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Paramedics?
Only Phoenix, Arizona reports pay data for Paramedics, averaging $45 per hour. Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Arizona average for Paramedics is $18 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 144% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $45 | $59 |
How does the pay for Paramedics in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Paramedics the most, averaging $21 per hour, followed by Colorado ($20) and Texas ($18). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Arizona average for Paramedics is $18 per hour — California pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $21 | $34 |
| Colorado | $20 | $31 |
| 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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