Paramedics Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $62,340 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $80,840
Employed locally 530
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $52,130
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $68,540
    90th
    $80,840

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 82% Median Paramedics salary is 18% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $97,710
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $87,990
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,470
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,410
    Sheboygan, WI $66,190
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $64,970

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Milwaukee, WI is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.7% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,130.