Paramedics Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $56,780 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $43,960
90th percentile $63,050
Employed locally 120
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,960
    25th
    $46,050
    50th (median)
    $56,780
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $63,050

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 73% Median Paramedics salary is 27% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $90,170
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $85,590
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    Barnstable Town, MA $80,060

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,900
    Physicians, All Other$254,690
    Nurse Practitioners$126,860
    Physical Therapists$103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Fayetteville, AR is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Fayetteville, AR is 2.8% below 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $43,960 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,050.