Paramedics Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $63,330 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $54,810
90th percentile $101,810
Employed locally 160
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,810
    25th
    $60,210
    50th (median)
    $63,330
    75th
    $78,980
    90th
    $101,810

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 66% Median Paramedics salary is 34% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,780
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $71,360
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $64,830
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $61,820

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Anchorage, AK is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.77 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Anchorage, AK is 8.4% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $54,810 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,210.