Paramedics Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $46,340 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $58,000
Employed locally 70
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $43,980
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $48,420
    90th
    $58,000

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 64% Median Paramedics salary is 36% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $87,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $67,670
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,320

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Jefferson City, MO is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Jefferson City, MO is 20.7% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,980.