Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $63,550 | $61,458 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.55 | $29.55 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $62,121.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in Rhode Island is $63,550, or about $30.55 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. Rhode Island is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 160 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $63,550, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.