Paramedics Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $54,770 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.33
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $61,680
Employed locally 120
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $44,920
    50th (median)
    $54,770
    75th
    $61,680
    90th
    $61,680

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 93% Median Paramedics salary is 7% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $90,170
    Port St. Lucie, FL $75,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,560
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $62,790
    Florida $58,860
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $58,290

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,850
    Pharmacists $134,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Gainesville, FL is $26.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.18 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Gainesville, FL is 6.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,920.