Paramedics pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,580 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Omaha earn between $49,760 and $59,530.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $56KMedian
- $60K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,420 | $4,702 | $27.12 |
| Median | $56,130 | $4,678 | $26.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,760 | $4,147 | $23.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,530 | $4,961 | $28.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Paramedics in Omaha earn 5% less than the Nebraska average ($59,520) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $56,420 | $56,130 | $45,240 | $80,580 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $59,520 | $56,230 | $45,240 | $76,710 | 490 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $56,420, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $45,826 a year, or $3,819 a month and $1,763 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $45,981 | $3,832 |
| Working in NE | $45,826 | $3,819 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $56,420 buys what about $61,385 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($63,160).
- Lincoln$63,160
- Omaha$56,420
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 Omaha: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Omaha?
$27.13 an hour on average, and $26.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Omaha?
About $45,826 a year ($3,819 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,420.
Do paramedics earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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