Paramedics pay range in Ocala
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,040 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Ocala earn between $45,150 and $49,830.
- $41K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $50K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,660 | $4,055 | $23.39 |
| Median | $45,150 | $3,762 | $21.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,150 | $3,762 | $21.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,830 | $4,152 | $23.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Ocala vs. Florida and the U.S.
Paramedics in Ocala earn 23% less than the Florida average ($63,300) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | $48,660 | $45,150 | $41,220 | $61,040 | 80 |
| Florida | $63,300 | $60,140 | $44,050 | $85,390 | 6,970 |
| 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 Ocala
On the average salary of $48,660, a single filer in Ocala takes home about $41,278 a year, or $3,440 a month and $1,588 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Ocala a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ocala area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $48,660 buys what about $51,095 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Ocala ($43,990). A typical home costs $273,318, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Florida cities
Ocala ranks 17th of 17 Florida metro areas for this job; Port St. Lucie pays the most ($84,240).
- Port St. Lucie$84,240
- Miami$72,020
- Fort Myers$66,870
- Tampa$61,790
- Orlando$60,950
- Jacksonville$60,650
- Panama City$58,880
- Sarasota$58,550
- Gainesville$58,330
- Ocala$48,660
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 Ocala: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Ocala?
$23.39 an hour on average, and $21.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Ocala?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Ocala?
About $41,278 a year ($3,440 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,660. Florida has no state income tax.
Do paramedics earn more in Ocala than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Ocala, FL (36100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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