Paramedics pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,880 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Hagerstown earn between $47,940 and $60,840.
- $45K10th
- $48K25th
- $52KMedian
- $61K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,760 | $4,730 | $27.29 |
| Median | $51,650 | $4,304 | $24.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,940 | $3,995 | $23.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,840 | $5,070 | $29.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Paramedics in Hagerstown earn 21% less than the Maryland average ($72,030) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $56,760 | $51,650 | $45,050 | $75,880 | 130 |
| Maryland | $72,030 | $66,660 | $51,020 | $101,860 | 1,910 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $56,760, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $45,302 a year, or $3,775 a month and $1,742 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $46,057 | $3,838 |
| Working in MD | $45,302 | $3,775 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $56,760 buys what about $60,273 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Lexington Park pays the most ($73,620).
- Lexington Park$73,620
- Baltimore$73,170
- Salisbury$65,830
- Hagerstown$56,760
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Hagerstown?
$27.29 an hour on average, and $24.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $45,302 a year ($3,775 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,760. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do paramedics earn more in Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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