Paramedics pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,840 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Birmingham earn between $44,120 and $59,800.
- $39K10th
- $44K25th
- $54KMedian
- $60K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,610 | $4,384 | $25.29 |
| Median | $53,820 | $4,485 | $25.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,120 | $3,677 | $21.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,800 | $4,983 | $28.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Paramedics in Birmingham earn 5% more than the Alabama average ($49,910) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $52,610 | $53,820 | $39,430 | $63,840 | 230 |
| Alabama | $49,910 | $48,540 | $36,160 | $62,230 | 1,700 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Birmingham
On the average salary of $52,610, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $42,268 a year, or $3,522 a month and $1,626 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Birmingham a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $52,610 buys what about $57,407 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Alabama cities
Birmingham ranks 3rd of 8 Alabama metro areas for this job; Montgomery pays the most ($54,070).
- Montgomery$54,070
- Decatur$52,940
- Birmingham$52,610
- Tuscaloosa$52,480
- Florence$49,100
- Anniston$47,880
- Mobile$46,470
- Dothan$42,920
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Birmingham: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Birmingham?
$25.30 an hour on average, and $25.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $42,268 a year ($3,522 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,610. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2043; area Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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