Paramedics Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $49,300 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $64,540
Employed locally 90
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $48,370
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $64,540

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 70% Median Paramedics salary is 30% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,410
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,230
    Minnesota $68,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,560
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,400
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,620

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Lansing, MI is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.16 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Lansing, MI is 15.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,370.