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Critical Care Paramedic Salary in the United States

Critical Care Paramedic Salary

How much does a Critical Care Paramedic make in the United States? The average Critical Care Paramedic salary in the United States is $49,700 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44,800 and $55,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Critical Care Paramedic Salary $40,339 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Critical Care Paramedic Salary $44,800 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Critical Care Paramedic Salary $49,700 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Critical Care Paramedic Salary $55,500 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Critical Care Paramedic Salary $60,781 US June 27, 2024
25% $44,800 10% $40,339 90% $60,781 75% $55,500 $49,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Critical Care Paramedic transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Being a Critical Care Paramedic requires a high school diploma, registered with the EMT National Registry, licensed by State EMS Authority. Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride. In addition, Critical Care Paramedic must be CPR certified. Typically reports to manager. Critical Care Paramedic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  • MedicalMatch Corporation - Cedar City, UT
    Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (Per Diem) - Be a Critical Care Hero with MedicalMatch. Do you thrive in the high-acuity environment of the Intensive ...
    - 7 Days Ago
  • Christus Health - Santa Fe, NM
    Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patie...
    - 7 Days Ago
  • Saint Luke's Health System - Kansas City, MO
    Job Description. The Opportunity. We are hiring a full time night shift RN for our High Acuity Critical Care Float Pool team. This position will float betw...
    - 10 Days Ago
  • Methodist Hospitals - Gary, IN
    Overview. Responsible for daily operations of an assigned nursing unit to include quality improvement, financial performance and patient satisfaction. Resp...
    - 5 Months Ago
  • University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
    Welcome to the *University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington, KY, *where we provide the most advanced, most effective care available. We are a world-clas...
    - 9 Days Ago

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    Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Critical Care Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Emergency Response Team Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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