Paramedics pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,040 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Jackson earn between $50,390 and $62,360.
- $47K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $62K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,270 | $5,022 | $28.98 |
| Median | $60,850 | $5,071 | $29.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,390 | $4,199 | $24.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,360 | $5,197 | $29.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Paramedics in Jackson earn 9% more than the Mississippi average ($55,130) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $60,270 | $60,850 | $47,340 | $79,040 | 260 |
| Mississippi | $55,130 | $54,630 | $39,690 | $71,710 | 1,150 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $60,270, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $48,928 a year, or $4,077 a month and $1,882 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $60,270 buys what about $67,683 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$60,270
- Gulfport$57,980
- Hattiesburg$55,510
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 Jackson: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Jackson?
$28.98 an hour on average, and $29.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Jackson?
About $48,928 a year ($4,077 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,270.
Do paramedics earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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