Paramedics

SOC 29-2043

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 15.6% since 2023-24.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $56,763

Level IV threshold: $62,837

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$56,763

Level I$44,574

Level II$50,877

Level III$56,763

Level IV$62,837

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, WA	$98,634	$110,323	$121,992	$133,682
2	Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, WA	$83,138	$98,426	$113,693	$128,981
3	Bellingham, WA, WA	$104,562	$108,077	$111,592	$115,107
4	Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, WA	$79,352	$90,501	$101,650	$112,798
5	Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, WA	$68,453	$83,886	$99,299	$114,733
6	Yakima, WA, WA	$63,773	$79,290	$94,827	$110,344
7	Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, CA	$61,838	$78,000	$94,162	$110,323
8	Kennewick-Richland, WA, WA	$69,659	$81,661	$93,642	$105,643
9	Walla Walla, WA, WA	$79,040	$86,050	$93,038	$100,048
10	Naples-Marco Island, FL, FL	$64,875	$77,771	$90,646	$103,542

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Paramedics

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