Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Paramedics

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Washington$104,310
  2. 2New Jersey$86,630
  3. 3Hawaii$81,280
  4. 4District of Columbia$78,550
  5. 5Connecticut$77,480
  6. 6Minnesota$76,300
  7. 7Oregon$74,840
  8. 8California$74,590
  9. 9New York$73,200
  10. 10Alaska$71,860
  11. 11Maryland$66,660
  12. 12Massachusetts$66,340
  13. 13Utah$65,420
  14. 14Delaware$64,240
  15. 15New Hampshire$64,210