Paramedics pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,600 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Fayetteville earn between $66,410 and $68,220.
- $57K10th
- $66K25th
- $68KMedian
- $68K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,630 | $5,552 | $32.03 |
| Median | $68,220 | $5,685 | $32.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,410 | $5,534 | $31.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,220 | $5,685 | $32.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Paramedics in Fayetteville earn 16% more than the North Carolina average ($57,320) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $66,630 | $68,220 | $56,520 | $78,600 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $57,320 | $57,320 | $44,730 | $75,170 | 5,660 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $66,630, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $53,554 a year, or $4,463 a month and $2,060 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fayetteville a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $66,630 buys what about $72,441 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($45,620). A typical home costs $259,183, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other North Carolina cities
Fayetteville ranks 1st of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fayetteville$66,630
- Raleigh$64,390
- Durham$64,290
- Charlotte$63,240
- Asheville$61,910
- Wilmington$60,210
- Greensboro$56,750
- Winston-Salem$55,680
- Greenville$54,060
- Rocky Mount$52,470
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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Fayetteville?
$32.04 an hour on average, and $32.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $53,554 a year ($4,463 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,630.
Do paramedics earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Fayetteville, NC (22180). 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 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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