Paramedics Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Missouri
Paramedics in Missouri earn a median salary of $53,024 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 3,340 paramedics are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $46,340 to $61,720 depending on location.
$53,024
Avg median salary in Missouri
$61,720
Highest paying metro
$46,340
Lowest paying metro
3,340
Employed in Missouri
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Paramedics salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | $61,720 | $48,640 | $61,720 | 110 |
| Springfield, MO | $59,230 | $51,680 | $61,200 | 190 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $57,390 | $45,720 | $58,960 | 60 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,040 | $47,640 | $64,310 | 1,480 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $55,400 | $47,640 | $60,720 | 700 |
| Central Missouri | $49,620 | $40,860 | $57,080 | 270 |
| North Missouri | $49,620 | $49,620 | $54,830 | 180 |
| Southeast Missouri | $49,620 | $47,730 | $57,080 | 170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $49,610 | $41,480 | $56,630 | 30 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $47,670 | $43,430 | $56,780 | 80 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,340 | $43,980 | $48,420 | 70 |