Paramedics pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,670 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Hickory earn between $48,570 and $52,730.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $53K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,340 | $4,278 | $24.68 |
| Median | $49,460 | $4,122 | $23.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,570 | $4,048 | $23.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,730 | $4,394 | $25.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Paramedics in Hickory earn 10% less than the North Carolina average ($57,320) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $51,340 | $49,460 | $48,570 | $59,670 | 180 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $51,340, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $41,892 a year, or $3,491 a month and $1,611 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 Hickory a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $51,340 buys what about $58,020 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 11th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($66,630).
- 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
- Hickory$51,340
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 Hickory: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Hickory?
$24.69 an hour on average, and $23.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Hickory?
About $41,892 a year ($3,491 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,340.
Do paramedics earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.77, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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