Paramedics pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,910 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Athens earn between $40,450 and $55,020.
- $40K10th
- $40K25th
- $48KMedian
- $55K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,340 | $4,028 | $23.24 |
| Median | $47,570 | $3,964 | $22.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,450 | $3,371 | $19.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,020 | $4,585 | $26.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Athens earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($58,010) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $48,340 | $47,570 | $40,450 | $60,910 | 60 |
| Georgia | $58,010 | $57,660 | $40,600 | $82,980 | 3,250 |
| 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 Athens
On the average salary of $48,340, a single filer in Athens takes home about $39,358 a year, or $3,280 a month and $1,514 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $48,340 buys what about $51,787 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 10th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($65,590).
- Atlanta$65,590
- Augusta$63,580
- Gainesville$56,920
- Albany$56,550
- Savannah$55,650
- Warner Robins$55,320
- Macon$54,240
- Columbus$53,610
- Hinesville$51,450
- Athens$48,340
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 Athens: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Athens?
$23.24 an hour on average, and $22.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Athens?
About $39,358 a year ($3,280 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,340.
Do paramedics earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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