As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Ambulance Paramedic in the United States is $24. While Salary.com is seeing that Ambulance Paramedic salary in the US can go up to $28 or down to $19, but most earn between $21 and $26. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ambulance Paramedic in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary | $19 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary | $21 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary | $24 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary | $26 | US | September 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary | $28 | US | September 01, 2026 |
A paramedic is a specialist healthcare professional who responds to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics mainly work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. The scope of practice of a paramedic varies among countries, but generally includes autonomous decision making around the emergency care of patients. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics, although the term is sometimes used informally to refer to any ambulance personnel. In English-speaking countries, there is an official distinction between paramedics and emergency m...
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See user submitted job responsibilities for Ambulance Paramedic.
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
Associate's Degree
3 + years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
Skills associated with Ambulance Paramedic: Patient Care
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