Paramedics Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Paramedics in Kentucky earn a median salary of $49,504 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 1,800 paramedics are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $36,440 to $62,610 depending on location.
$49,504
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$62,610
Highest paying metro
$36,440
Lowest paying metro
1,800
Employed in Kentucky
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Paramedics salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $62,610 | $52,900 | $63,450 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $57,670 | $46,190 | $62,020 | 550 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $53,980 | $47,460 | $59,250 | 60 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $49,280 | $48,890 | $51,180 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $49,170 | $38,040 | $59,290 | 60 |
| West Kentucky | $46,910 | $38,800 | $56,620 | 150 |
| South Central Kentucky | $46,700 | $42,940 | $54,090 | 300 |
| Owensboro, KY | $46,680 | $36,700 | $58,000 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky | $45,600 | $35,210 | $50,830 | 200 |
| East Kentucky | $36,440 | $34,980 | $46,710 | 200 |