Paramedics pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,820 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Louisville earn between $47,440 and $63,730.
- $43K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $64K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,950 | $4,746 | $27.38 |
| Median | $55,760 | $4,647 | $26.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,440 | $3,953 | $22.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,730 | $5,311 | $30.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Paramedics in Louisville earn 8% more than the Kentucky average ($52,510) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $56,950 | $55,760 | $43,120 | $74,820 | 490 |
| Kentucky | $52,510 | $49,890 | $40,050 | $66,820 | 1,800 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $56,950, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $44,811 a year, or $3,734 a month and $1,723 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $46,261 | $3,855 |
| Working in KY | $44,811 | $3,734 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $56,950 buys what about $61,188 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($57,430).
- Lexington$57,430
- Louisville$56,950
- Paducah$53,020
- Bowling Green$48,870
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 Louisville: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Louisville?
$27.38 an hour on average, and $26.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Louisville?
About $44,811 a year ($3,734 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,950. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do paramedics earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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