Paramedics salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $57,660–$77,680
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #41 of 120
Paramedics in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $61,940 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,490 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $60,600 and 7% above the GA statewide median of $57,660. It ranks #41 of 120 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,490 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Paramedics pay in other GA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $48,070 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $46,030 |
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Questions
What is the average Paramedics salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $61,940 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,490 jobs pay between $57,660 and $77,680. The 10th percentile is $48,600 and the 90th is $82,980.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Paramedics?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $60,600 and 7% above the GA statewide median of $57,660. It ranks #41 of 120 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Paramedics make an hour in Atlanta?
About $29.78 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,940 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $27.72–$37.35 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.