Paramedics pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,990 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Worcester earn between $62,230 and $75,500.
- $51K10th
- $62K25th
- $64KMedian
- $76K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,650 | $5,554 | $32.04 |
| Median | $64,400 | $5,367 | $30.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,230 | $5,186 | $29.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,500 | $6,292 | $36.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Paramedics in Worcester earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($70,260) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $66,650 | $64,400 | $51,010 | $78,990 | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $70,260 | $66,340 | $60,410 | $84,540 | 1,860 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $66,650, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $52,706 a year, or $4,392 a month and $2,027 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $66,650 buys what about $65,010 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 3rd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($77,260).
- Barnstable$77,260
- Boston$71,780
- Worcester$66,650
- Pittsfield$65,580
- Amherst$63,050
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 Worcester: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Worcester?
$32.05 an hour on average, and $30.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Worcester?
About $52,706 a year ($4,392 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,650. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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