Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,600 | $61,458 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.17 | $29.55 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $58,193.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in Arizona is $58,600, or about $28.17 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. Arizona is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in Arizona typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,200 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $58,600, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.