Paramedic Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$60,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $60,600
State Rank
#27 of 51
2,680 employed here

How much does a Paramedic make in Indiana?

Paramedics in Indiana take home a median of $60,320 annually — roughly $29.00 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $60,600.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $46,040 while the top 10% make $76,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,660 and $66,240 a year.

Paramedic salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,040$22.13
25th percentile (early career)$50,660$24.36
50th percentile (median)$60,320$29.00
75th percentile (experienced)$66,240$31.85
90th percentile (top earners)$76,030$36.55

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 27th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($60,320) 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 Indiana?
The median Paramedic salary in Indiana is $60,320 per year, or about $29.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,040 at the entry level to $76,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Paramedics about 0% more than the national median of $60,600. Indiana ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Paramedics?
Yes on pay — Indiana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,320 a year. About 2,680 Paramedics are employed in Indiana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.