Paramedics pay range in Wenatchee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,650 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Wenatchee earn between $49,790 and $98,920.
- $49K10th
- $50K25th
- $64KMedian
- $99K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,520 | $6,293 | $36.31 |
| Median | $63,520 | $5,293 | $30.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,790 | $4,149 | $23.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,920 | $8,243 | $47.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Wenatchee vs. Washington and the U.S.
Paramedics in Wenatchee earn 25% less than the Washington average ($101,070) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | $75,520 | $63,520 | $49,190 | $119,650 | 60 |
| Washington | $101,070 | $104,310 | $61,010 | $133,040 | 2,110 |
| 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 Wenatchee
On the average salary of $75,520, a single filer in Wenatchee takes home about $61,958 a year, or $5,163 a month and $2,383 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Wenatchee a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wenatchee area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.9), so the average $75,520 buys what about $72,717 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Wenatchee ($49,290). A typical home costs $523,629, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Washington cities
Wenatchee ranks 8th of 8 Washington metro areas for this job; Bellingham pays the most ($119,190).
- Bellingham$119,190
- Seattle$117,660
- Bremerton$110,800
- Olympia$109,680
- Mount Vernon$106,520
- Kennewick$92,330
- Spokane$85,640
- Wenatchee$75,520
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 Wenatchee: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Wenatchee?
$36.31 an hour on average, and $30.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Wenatchee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Wenatchee?
About $61,958 a year ($5,163 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,520. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Wenatchee than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA (48300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.79, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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