Average Paramedic Salary

$18.18/hour

The average salary for a Paramedic in Wichita, KS is $18.18 per hour. This is 18% higher than the Kansas average of $14.85.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Paramedic salaries in Wichita, KS compared to State and National Averages

$18.18/hour

Wichita, KS

192% lower than the US average.

$14.85/hour

Kansas

258% lower than the US average.

$53.15/hour

United States

How Paramedic Salaries in Wichita Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$27/hour

This is 9% higher than the Wichita average of $24.73.

Lenexa, Kansas

$27/hour

This is 9% higher than the Wichita average of $24.73.

Overland Park, Kansas

$55/hour

This is 55% higher than the Wichita average of $24.73.

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Paramedics?

Overland Park, Kansas pays Paramedics the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($27) and Lenexa, Kansas ($27). Overland Park, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Paramedics is $18 per hour — Overland Park, Kansas pays 202% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$55$100
Olathe, Kansas$27$100
Lenexa, Kansas$27$100

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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