Paramedics Salary in Maryland

Paramedics in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $73,620 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($56,760), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paramedics average at $72,030 and the median at $66,660 for 1,910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,360.

Paramedics average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$73,620
Baltimore$73,170
Salisbury$65,830
Hagerstown$56,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$73,620	$74,900	$64,500	$57,336	101
Baltimore	$73,170	$66,330	$59,490	$57,041	104
Salisbury	$65,830	$68,150	$52,330	$52,159	96
Hagerstown	$56,760	$51,650	$47,940	$45,302	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Paramedics salary in other states

Paramedics salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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.
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.

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