Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $86,630 | $61,458 | +41% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.65 | $29.55 | +41% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $79,623.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in New Jersey is $86,630, or about $41.65 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. New Jersey is +41% above the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 540 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $86,630, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.