Paramedics pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,150 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Phoenix earn between $50,100 and $62,940.
- $46K10th
- $50K25th
- $53KMedian
- $63K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,510 | $4,709 | $27.17 |
| Median | $53,400 | $4,450 | $25.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,100 | $4,175 | $24.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,940 | $5,245 | $30.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Paramedics in Phoenix earn 3% less than the Arizona average ($58,330) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $56,510 | $53,400 | $46,180 | $73,150 | 1,100 |
| Arizona | $58,330 | $58,600 | $46,180 | $76,540 | 2,200 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $56,510, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $46,567 a year, or $3,881 a month and $1,791 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $56,510 buys what about $54,696 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 7th of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Lake Havasu City pays the most ($63,310).
- Lake Havasu City$63,310
- Prescott Valley$61,440
- Yuma$61,430
- Tucson$60,910
- Flagstaff$58,780
- Sierra Vista$57,430
- Phoenix$56,510
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Phoenix?
$27.17 an hour on average, and $25.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $46,567 a year ($3,881 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,510.
Do paramedics earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2043; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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