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Paramedic salary in Georgia

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$57,660median pay per year in Georgia, or $27.72 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $40,600lowest 10% earn less
  2. $47,42025th percentile
  3. $57,660median
  4. $64,14075th percentile
  5. $82,980top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $60,600[3]

The median pay for paramedics in Georgia was $57,660 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $2,940 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in GA
3,250[4]
Rank by median pay
34 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−4.9%[6]

How much do paramedics make in Georgia?

Half of the paramedics in Georgia earned more than $57,660 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $27.72 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher at $58,010[7]. Across the US, the median was $60,600[3], so Georgia sat 4.9% below it[6]. Georgia had the 34th highest median for paramedics out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Compared with all jobs in Georgia, paramedics earned $9,490 more at the median[8]. The median for all jobs in the state was $48,170[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of paramedics in Georgia earned less than $40,600, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $82,980[2]. The middle half fell between $47,420 and $64,140[2]. About 3,250 people worked as paramedics in the state in wage and salary jobs[4].

By metro area, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had the highest median at $61,940[10]. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC had a median of $61,830[11]. Columbus, GA-AL had a median of $49,610[11]. OEWS counts part-time and full-time wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms. It also leaves out bonuses that are not tied to production and the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Georgia vs US pay

Pay for paramedics in Georgia next to the national figures[1][3].

GAUS
Median per year$57,660[1]$60,600[3]
Median per hour$27.72[1]$29.13[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$40,600[2]$44,230[13]
Top 10% earn more than$82,980[2]$84,850[13]
Jobs3,250[4]100,610[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia with the most jobs for paramedics, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[11]$61,9401,490
Chattanooga, TN-GA$53,220270
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$61,830170
Columbus, GA-AL$49,610120
Gainesville, GA$51,790110
Savannah, GA$53,420110
Albany, GA$50,93090
Macon-Bibb County, GA$51,93070

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for paramedics in the states that border Georgia, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Florida[14]$60,1406,970
Tennessee$57,6903,710
North Carolina$57,3205,660
South Carolina$53,5502,250
Alabama$48,5401,700

Median pay for paramedics in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for paramedics are projected to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paramedic make in Georgia?
The median wage for paramedics in Georgia was $57,660 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $58,010[7].
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly wage was $27.72[1]. The 10th percentile was $19.52 an hour and the 90th percentile was $39.89[17].
Which city in Georgia pays paramedics the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had the highest median annual wage among Georgia metro areas with a published median, at $61,940[10].
Is Georgia a good state for paramedics?
Georgia ranked 34th for median paramedic pay out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 4.9% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a paramedic in Georgia?
These are US figures, not Georgia ones. Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with less than 5 years of related work experience and no typical on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Paramedics in Georgia was $57,660 per year and $27.72 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Paramedics in Georgia: 10th percentile $40,600, 25th percentile $47,420, 75th percentile $64,140, 90th percentile $82,980. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Paramedics in the US as a whole was $60,600 per year and $29.13 per hour, with about 100,610 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,250 people worked as Paramedics in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 34th highest median annual wage for Paramedics out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Paramedics in Georgia ($57,660) was $2,940 (4.9%) lower than the US median ($60,600). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Paramedics in Georgia was $58,010 per year and $27.89 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Paramedics in Georgia was $9,490 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 11 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Paramedics, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA had the highest median annual wage, $61,940. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Paramedics in the US: 10th percentile $44,230, 25th percentile $49,660, 75th percentile $73,470, 90th percentile $84,850. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Paramedics in states that border Georgia (highest first): Florida $60,140; Tennessee $57,690; North Carolina $57,320; South Carolina $53,550; Alabama $48,540. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Paramedics is projected to grow 5.7% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 4,300 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Paramedics: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Paramedics in Georgia: 10th percentile $19.52, 25th percentile $22.80, 75th percentile $30.84, 90th percentile $39.89. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.