What is the Salary Range of a Paramedic?

A paramedic treats patients medically before they arrive at a hospital. He typically is trying to stabilize the patient, primarily for transportation purposes, but also to give the patient a better chance of surviving once arriving at the hospital. All salaries in this article are median wages.

Experience

A paramedic with less than one year of experience could be looking at a median annual salary of $29,964. More than 20 years on the job might mean $63,577.

Employer

Working for a hospital will probably mean a median salary of $29,610. If the paramedic is contracted out, he could have a salary of up to $71,732 annually.

Location

In Florida, a paramedic may see an annual median salary of $29,479. In Illinois, though, she might earn as much as $69,181 per year.

Certification

With a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, the salary may be approximately $34,960 as a median wage. Being certified in health care administration could make the annual salary rise to $60,557.

Industry

Working for an ambulance service might earn a paramedic a median annual salary of $35,186. If he works in public safety, though, that salary could increase to $74,581 per year.

References

• PayScale Information