Paramedics Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $51,830 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.92
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $69,430
Employed locally 160
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $51,830
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $69,430

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 81% Median Paramedics salary is 19% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $72,270
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,560
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $64,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,800

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,250
    Pharmacists $133,420
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Scranton, PA is $24.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.60 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Scranton, PA is 11.3% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.