Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $73,200 | $61,458 | +19% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.19 | $29.55 | +19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,841.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in New York is $73,200, or about $35.19 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. New York is +19% above the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,110 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $73,200, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.