Paramedics pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,410 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Columbus earn between $41,420 and $60,460.
- $39K10th
- $41K25th
- $50KMedian
- $60K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,610 | $4,468 | $25.77 |
| Median | $49,610 | $4,134 | $23.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,420 | $3,452 | $19.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,460 | $5,038 | $29.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Columbus earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($58,010) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $53,610 | $49,610 | $39,240 | $77,410 | 120 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $53,610, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $43,329 a year, or $3,611 a month and $1,666 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $43,329 | $3,611 |
| Working in AL | $43,028 | $3,586 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $53,610 buys what about $60,036 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 8th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Columbus?
$25.77 an hour on average, and $23.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Columbus?
About $43,329 a year ($3,611 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,610.
Do paramedics earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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