Paramedics Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $49,670 -15% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $37,640
90th percentile $56,930
Employed locally 160
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,640
    25th
    $41,610
    50th (median)
    $49,670
    75th
    $50,060
    90th
    $56,930

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 72% Median Paramedics salary is 28% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,590
    Topeka, KS $61,050
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,270
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $57,390
    Kansas City, MO-KS $55,400
    Jacksonville, FL $52,230

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Wichita, KS is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Wichita, KS is 15% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $37,640 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,610.