Paramedics pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,020 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Baton Rouge earn between $37,530 and $61,720.
- $33K10th
- $38K25th
- $54KMedian
- $62K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,820 | $4,402 | $25.39 |
| Median | $53,820 | $4,485 | $25.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,530 | $3,128 | $18.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,720 | $5,143 | $29.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Paramedics in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($54,220) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $52,820 | $53,820 | $33,220 | $64,020 | 430 |
| Louisiana | $54,220 | $56,050 | $37,530 | $63,470 | 2,040 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $52,820, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $43,423 a year, or $3,619 a month and $1,670 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $52,820 buys what about $58,185 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 5th of 8 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($59,690).
- Lafayette$59,690
- New Orleans$58,060
- Slidell$54,410
- Alexandria$53,690
- Baton Rouge$52,820
- Monroe$50,200
- Shreveport$49,990
- Houma$49,760
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$25.39 an hour on average, and $25.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $43,423 a year ($3,619 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,820.
Do paramedics earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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