Paramedics Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Paramedics in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $52,194 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.6% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 4,190 paramedics are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $44,240 to $64,240 depending on location.
$52,194
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$64,240
Highest paying metro
$44,240
Lowest paying metro
4,190
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Paramedics salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $64,240 | $59,060 | $72,080 | 330 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,140 | $58,810 | $82,520 | 1,440 |
| Altoona, PA | $56,510 | $46,070 | $60,100 | 50 |
| Reading, PA | $55,830 | $50,710 | $62,400 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $54,030 | $48,430 | $62,620 | 860 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,000 | $46,400 | $61,630 | 170 |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,790 | $49,160 | $60,620 | 110 |
| Scranton, PA | $51,830 | $47,490 | $60,380 | 160 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $50,910 | $47,380 | $58,410 | 120 |
| York, PA | $50,600 | $47,840 | $60,960 | 140 |
| Erie, PA | $49,460 | $44,200 | $57,310 | 70 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $48,000 | $45,100 | $57,550 | 200 |
| Williamsport, PA | $47,490 | $41,720 | $56,690 | 50 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $47,340 | $40,210 | $49,920 | 170 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $45,700 | $39,300 | $50,320 | 110 |
| Johnstown, PA | $44,240 | $40,890 | $49,690 | 80 |