Paramedics pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,490 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Providence earn between $60,870 and $74,010.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $66KMedian
- $74K75th
- $81K90th
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 | $66,370 | $5,531 | $31.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,870 | $5,072 | $29.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,010 | $6,168 | $35.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Paramedics in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($67,390) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $66,630 | $66,370 | $51,330 | $81,490 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $67,390 | $63,550 | $50,960 | $81,490 | 160 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $66,630, a single filer in Providence takes home about $53,822 a year, or $4,485 a month and $2,070 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $53,822 | $4,485 |
| Working in MA | $52,693 | $4,391 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $66,630 buys what about $65,469 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$74,930
- Worcester, MA$66,650
- Boston, MA$71,780
- Barnstable, MA$77,260
- Hartford, CT$73,720
- Amherst, MA$63,050
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 Providence: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Providence?
$32.03 an hour on average, and $31.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Providence?
About $53,822 a year ($4,485 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,630. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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