Paramedics Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $51,120 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $44,040
90th percentile $63,400
Employed locally 140
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,040
    25th
    $49,980
    50th (median)
    $51,120
    75th
    $63,400
    90th
    $63,400

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 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
    Sheboygan, WI $66,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,010
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,770
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $58,480
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,330
    Gainesville, FL $54,770

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,750
    Nurse Practitioners $127,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $125,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Gainesville, GA is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Gainesville, GA is 12.5% 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 $44,040 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,980.