North Carolina Median
$57,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.56
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $60,600
State Rank
#36 of 51
5,660 employed here
How much does a Paramedic make in North Carolina?
Paramedics in North Carolina take home a median of $57,320 annually — roughly $27.56 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $60,600.
Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $44,730 while the top 10% make $75,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,630 and $63,820 a year.
Paramedic salary range in North Carolina
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,730 | $21.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,630 | $23.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,320 | $27.56 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,820 | $30.68 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,170 | $36.14 |
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How North Carolina compares
North Carolina ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories for Paramedic pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Paramedic salary in other states
Washington $104,310New Jersey $86,630Hawaii $81,280District of Columbia $78,550Connecticut $77,480Minnesota $76,300Oregon $74,840California $74,590New York $73,200Alaska $71,860Maryland $66,660Massachusetts $66,340Utah $65,420Delaware $64,240New Hampshire $64,210Wyoming $64,040Colorado $63,910Rhode Island $63,550Maine $63,050North Dakota $62,320Pennsylvania $61,000Illinois $60,660Iowa $60,590Virginia $60,480Idaho $60,380Vermont $60,360Indiana $60,320Florida $60,140Wisconsin $59,710Nevada $59,280Missouri $59,180Arizona $58,600Tennessee $57,690Georgia $57,660Texas $57,500Nebraska $56,230Louisiana $56,050New Mexico $55,530Mississippi $54,630South Carolina $53,550Michigan $52,080Ohio $51,300Kansas $51,020Montana $50,890Arkansas $50,310Kentucky $49,890South Dakota $48,830Alabama $48,540West Virginia $48,460Oklahoma $46,790
Working as a Paramedic in North Carolina
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 North Carolina pay ($57,320) 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 North Carolina?
The median Paramedic salary in North Carolina is $57,320 per year, or about $27.56 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,730 at the entry level to $75,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Paramedics about 5% less than the national median of $60,600. North Carolina ranks 36th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Paramedics?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,320 a year. About 5,660 Paramedics are employed in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), 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.