Paramedics Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $54,670 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.29
10th percentile $46,080
90th percentile $61,150
Employed locally 330
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,080
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $54,670
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $61,150

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 80% Median Paramedics salary is 20% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $53,470
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,940
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,860
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $50,300
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $48,340

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Tucson, AZ is $26.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Tucson, AZ is 6.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $46,080 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.