Paramedics pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,650 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Wichita earn between $48,030 and $51,920.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $52K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,770 | $4,148 | $23.93 |
| Median | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,030 | $4,002 | $23.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,920 | $4,327 | $24.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Paramedics in Wichita earn 7% less than the Kansas average ($53,790) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $49,770 | $51,020 | $38,970 | $58,650 | 170 |
| Kansas | $53,790 | $51,020 | $40,780 | $64,090 | 1,030 |
| 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 Wichita
On the average salary of $49,770, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $40,193 a year, or $3,349 a month and $1,546 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 Wichita a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $49,770 buys what about $55,955 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Kansas cities
Wichita ranks 3rd of 3 Kansas metro areas for this job; Topeka pays the most ($58,250).
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 Wichita: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Wichita?
$23.93 an hour on average, and $24.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Wichita?
About $40,193 a year ($3,349 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,770.
Do paramedics earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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