Paramedic Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Paramedics in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$57,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $60,600
State Rank
#34 of 51
3,250 employed here

How much does a Paramedic make in Georgia?

Paramedics in Georgia take home a median of $57,660 annually — roughly $27.72 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $60,600.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $40,600 while the top 10% make $82,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,420 and $64,140 a year.

Paramedic salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,600$19.52
25th percentile (early career)$47,420$22.80
50th percentile (median)$57,660$27.72
75th percentile (experienced)$64,140$30.84
90th percentile (top earners)$82,980$39.89

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories for Paramedic pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$104,310
2New Jersey$86,630
3Hawaii$81,280
4District of Columbia$78,550
5Connecticut$77,480

Working as a Paramedic in Georgia

Nationally, about 101,000 people work as Paramedics in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($57,660) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Paramedic make in Georgia?
The median Paramedic salary in Georgia is $57,660 per year, or about $27.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,600 at the entry level to $82,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Paramedics about 5% less than the national median of $60,600. Georgia ranks 34th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Paramedics?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,660 a year. About 3,250 Paramedics are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.