Paramedics pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,880 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Grand Rapids earn between $47,690 and $60,440.
- $40K10th
- $48K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,200 | $4,350 | $25.10 |
| Median | $48,150 | $4,012 | $23.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,690 | $3,974 | $22.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,440 | $5,037 | $29.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Paramedics in Grand Rapids earn 4% less than the Michigan average ($54,320) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $52,200 | $48,150 | $39,940 | $60,880 | 360 |
| Michigan | $54,320 | $52,080 | $43,400 | $66,070 | 2,750 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $52,200, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $41,455 a year, or $3,455 a month and $1,594 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $52,200 buys what about $54,633 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 5th of 6 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($59,020).
- Ann Arbor$59,020
- Detroit$57,080
- Lansing$54,970
- Traverse City$54,670
- Grand Rapids$52,200
- Flint$48,870
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$25.10 an hour on average, and $23.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $41,455 a year ($3,455 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,200. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do paramedics earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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