Paramedics pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,090 or more. The middle half of paramedics in New Orleans earn between $50,680 and $61,080.
- $48K10th
- $51K25th
- $59KMedian
- $61K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,060 | $4,838 | $27.91 |
| Median | $59,210 | $4,934 | $28.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,680 | $4,223 | $24.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,080 | $5,090 | $29.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Paramedics in New Orleans earn 7% more than the Louisiana average ($54,220) and 8% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $58,060 | $59,210 | $47,990 | $64,090 | 350 |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $58,060, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $47,476 a year, or $3,956 a month and $1,826 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 New Orleans a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $58,060 buys what about $62,702 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 2nd 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 New Orleans: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in New Orleans?
$27.91 an hour on average, and $28.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $47,476 a year ($3,956 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,060.
Do paramedics earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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