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SOC 29-2043 · Michigan

Paramedics Salary in Michigan

Paramedics in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $59,020 a year) and the least in Flint ($48,870), across the 6 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paramedics average at $54,320 and the median at $52,080 for 2,750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,360.

$59Khighest: Ann Arbor

$49Klowest: Flint

1,810jobs in these metros

6metro areas

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Paramedics average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$59,020
Detroit$57,080
Lansing$54,970
Traverse City$54,670
Grand Rapids$52,200
Flint$48,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$59,020	$58,380	$49,130	$47,341	101
Detroit	$57,080	$57,410	$48,760	$44,634	100
Lansing	$54,970	$51,250	$46,840	$43,767	95
Traverse City	$54,670	$59,140	$47,610	$44,030	93
Grand Rapids	$52,200	$48,150	$47,690	$41,455	96
Flint	$48,870	$47,020	$45,900	$39,186	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Paramedics salary in other states

Paramedics salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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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