As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Paramedic in Birmingham, AL is $46,742, equivalent to $22 per hour, $899 weekly, or $3,895 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Paramedic in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Paramedic in Birmingham, AL vary widely, spanning from $37,953 to $56,179. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,141) and 75th percentile ($51,682), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,179 per year. This $9,541 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Critical Thinking or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Birmingham Firefighter Paramedic often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Birmingham currently ranks 650 statewide for Firefighter Paramedic job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firefighter Paramedic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $37,953 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $42,141 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $46,742 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $51,682 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $56,179 Birmingham, AL July 01, 2026
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What is a Firefighter Paramedic ?

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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Paramedic in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Firefighter Paramedic ranges from $42,141 to $51,682 with the average base salary of $46,742. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,449 to $59,906 with the average total cash compensation of $53,667.
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