Occupation Salary Profile

Paramedics

SOC Code: 29-2043

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals. Excludes ā€œEmergency Medical Techniciansā€ (29-2042) and ā€œAmbulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Techniciansā€ (53-3011).

National Median (BLS)
$61,740
ā–² +4.48% Nominal +1.19% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$59,218
ā–² +15.03% Nominal +11.54% Real
Average Base Salary
$65,400
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
42,640
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Paramedics.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $43,060
25th Percentile $49,160
National Median (50th Percentile) $61,740
75th Percentile $76,570
90th Percentile $98,500
P10: $43,060 P50 (Median): $61,740 P90: $98,500
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 53 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $59,218
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +15.03%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +11.54%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $48,048
25th Percentile $51,480
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $59,218
75th Percentile $71,294
90th Percentile $82,398
H-1B P10: $48,048 H-1B P50: $59,218 H-1B P90: $82,398
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Paramedics roles ($59,218) is -4.1% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($61,740).