Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $54,630 | $61,458 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $26.26 | $29.55 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $62,793.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in Mississippi is $54,630, or about $26.26 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. Mississippi is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,150 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $54,630, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.