Paramedics Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $50,300 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.18
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $65,640
Employed locally 1,050
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $50,300
    75th
    $62,660
    90th
    $65,640

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 59% Median Paramedics salary is 41% 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
    Yuma, AZ $63,040
    Tucson, AZ $54,670
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $53,470
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,940
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,860
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $48,340

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Phoenix, AZ is $24.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Phoenix, AZ is 13.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.