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Home › Healthcare Practitioners and Technical › Paramedic › Rhode Island
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Rhode Island
$69,500 / year
≈ $5,800 per month · $33.41 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Rhode Island · median $66,000
25th percentile
$63,500Average
$69,50075th percentile
$76,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Paramedic salary by state
Alabama$51,500
Alaska$78,000
Arizona$60,500
Arkansas$56,000
California$80,500
Colorado$70,000
Connecticut$80,000
Delaware$73,500
District of Columbia$85,500
Florida$65,500
Georgia$60,000
Hawaii$79,500
Idaho$68,000
Illinois$75,000
Indiana$62,000
Iowa$63,000
Kansas$55,500
Kentucky$54,500
Louisiana$56,000
Maine$68,000
Maryland$74,500
Massachusetts$72,500
Michigan$56,000
Minnesota$77,500
Mississippi$57,000
Missouri$63,000
Montana$54,000
Nebraska$61,500
Nevada$64,000
New Hampshire$69,000
New Jersey$91,000
New Mexico$65,500
New York$77,000
North Carolina$59,500
North Dakota$65,500
Ohio$56,500
Oklahoma$50,000
Oregon$76,000
Pennsylvania$66,000
Rhode Island$69,500
South Carolina$57,000
South Dakota$50,000
Tennessee$62,000
Texas$59,500
Utah$71,000
Vermont$62,500
Virginia$62,500
Washington$104,500
West Virginia$50,500
Wisconsin$63,000
Wyoming$66,000
About this role

Paramedic is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Paramedics do
  • Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
  • Comfort and reassure patients.
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Paramedic pay by experience level
Entry level$46,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$51,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$62,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$76,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$88,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,900
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Paramedic salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services

41,860 workers

$63,000

Other Ambulatory Health Care Services

39,550 workers

$63,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

38,260 workers

$68,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

38,220 workers

$68,500

Hospitals

17,900 workers

$65,500

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

17,800 workers

$65,500

Hospitals, Privately Owned

12,810 workers

$67,000

Hospitals, Local Government Owned

4,390 workers

$61,000

Offices of Physicians

1,290 workers

$60,500

Administrative and Support Services

1,030 workers

$59,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Paramedic pays 60% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Exercise Physiologist$63,000
Hearing Aid Specialist$68,500
Athletic Trainer$69,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,500
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,000
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61,000
Surgical Technologist$71,000
Medical Records Specialist$59,000
Surgical Assistant$75,000
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$77,500
Careers related to Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician$48,500
Registered Nurse$105,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,500
Surgical Assistant$75,000
Respiratory Therapist$90,500
Nursing Assistant$44,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Paramedic make?

The average base salary for a Paramedic in the United States is $65,500 per year, or about $31.49 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $51,500 and $76,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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