Paramedics pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,980 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Atlanta earn between $57,660 and $77,680.
- $49K10th
- $58K25th
- $62KMedian
- $78K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,590 | $5,466 | $31.53 |
| Median | $61,940 | $5,162 | $29.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,660 | $4,805 | $27.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,680 | $6,473 | $37.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Atlanta earn 13% more than the Georgia average ($58,010) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $65,590 | $61,940 | $48,600 | $82,980 | 1,490 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $65,590, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $52,357 a year, or $4,363 a month and $2,014 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $65,590 buys what about $65,552 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Atlanta: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Atlanta?
$31.53 an hour on average, and $29.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $52,357 a year ($4,363 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,590.
Do paramedics earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). 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 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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