Paramedics Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $59,230 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $47,510
90th percentile $73,850
Employed locally 190
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,510
    25th
    $51,680
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $61,200
    90th
    $73,850

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 96% Median Paramedics salary is 4% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $87,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $67,670
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,320

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Springfield, MO is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Springfield, MO is 1.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $47,510 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,680.