Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $61,000 | $61,458 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.33 | $29.55 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $62,500.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in Pennsylvania is $61,000, or about $29.33 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. Pennsylvania is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in Pennsylvania typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,750 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $61,000, Pennsylvania offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.