Paramedic Salary in Idaho (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$60,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $60,600
State Rank
#25 of 51
440 employed here

How much does a Paramedic make in Idaho?

A Paramedic working in Idaho earns a median salary of $60,380 per year, or about $29.03 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $60,600 for this occupation.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $48,940 while the top 10% make $83,510 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,040 and $75,940 a year.

Paramedic salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,940$23.53
25th percentile (early career)$53,040$25.50
50th percentile (median)$60,380$29.03
75th percentile (experienced)$75,940$36.51
90th percentile (top earners)$83,510$40.15

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 25th 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 Idaho

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 Idaho pay ($60,380) 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 Idaho?
The median Paramedic salary in Idaho is $60,380 per year, or about $29.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,940 at the entry level to $83,510 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Paramedics about 0% more than the national median of $60,600. Idaho ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Paramedics?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,380 a year. About 440 Paramedics are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), 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.