Paramedics pay range in Gainesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,710 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Gainesville earn between $51,790 and $65,710.
- $47K10th
- $52K25th
- $52KMedian
- $66K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,920 | $4,743 | $27.37 |
| Median | $51,790 | $4,316 | $24.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,790 | $4,316 | $24.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,710 | $5,476 | $31.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Gainesville vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Gainesville earn about the same as the Georgia average ($58,010) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $56,920 | $51,790 | $47,030 | $65,710 | 110 |
| 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 Gainesville
On the average salary of $56,920, a single filer in Gainesville takes home about $45,823 a year, or $3,819 a month and $1,762 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 Gainesville a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $56,920 buys what about $58,822 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Gainesville ($45,900). A typical home costs $393,150, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Georgia cities
Gainesville ranks 3rd 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 Gainesville: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Gainesville?
$27.36 an hour on average, and $24.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Gainesville?
About $45,823 a year ($3,819 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,920.
Do paramedics earn more in Gainesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Gainesville, GA (23580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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