Paramedics pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,550 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Duluth earn between $49,220 and $76,480.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $60KMedian
- $76K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,810 | $5,401 | $31.16 |
| Median | $60,010 | $5,001 | $28.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,220 | $4,102 | $23.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,480 | $6,373 | $36.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Paramedics in Duluth earn 13% less than the Minnesota average ($74,820) and about the same as the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $64,810 | $60,010 | $48,870 | $80,550 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $74,820 | $76,300 | $60,320 | $93,910 | 1,690 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $64,810, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $51,371 a year, or $4,281 a month and $1,976 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $51,916 | $4,326 |
| Working in MN | $51,371 | $4,281 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $64,810 buys what about $73,011 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($79,310).
- Minneapolis$79,310
- Duluth$64,810
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 Duluth: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Duluth?
$31.16 an hour on average, and $28.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Duluth?
About $51,371 a year ($4,281 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,810. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do paramedics earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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