Paramedics pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,760 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Racine earn between $58,100 and $73,760.
- $50K10th
- $58K25th
- $66KMedian
- $74K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,800 | $5,483 | $31.63 |
| Median | $65,710 | $5,476 | $31.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,100 | $4,842 | $27.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,760 | $6,147 | $35.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Paramedics in Racine earn 8% more than the Wisconsin average ($60,930) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $65,800 | $65,710 | $50,070 | $73,760 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $60,930 | $59,710 | $46,530 | $75,760 | 1,990 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $65,800, a single filer in Racine takes home about $52,653 a year, or $4,388 a month and $2,025 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 Racine a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $65,800 buys what about $68,570 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 3rd of 9 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Kenosha pays the most ($69,490).
- Kenosha$69,490
- Sheboygan$66,550
- Racine$65,800
- Green Bay$63,900
- Milwaukee$62,760
- La Crosse$62,390
- Madison$61,940
- Eau Claire$61,750
- Janesville$56,380
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 Racine: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Racine?
$31.63 an hour on average, and $31.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Racine?
About $52,653 a year ($4,388 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,800.
Do paramedics earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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