Paramedics Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $59,060 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $49,900
90th percentile $71,000
Employed locally 370
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,900
    25th
    $56,210
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $64,910
    90th
    $71,000

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 69% Median Paramedics salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $78,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $76,060
    Syracuse, NY $61,610
    Rochester, NY $61,130
    Utica-Rome, NY $58,910

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Albany, NY is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.46 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Albany, NY is 1.1% above the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Albany?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $49,900 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,210.