Paramedics pay range in Hilton Head Island
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,050 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Hilton Head Island earn between $48,420 and $60,050.
- $48K10th
- $48K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,210 | $4,351 | $25.10 |
| Median | $48,420 | $4,035 | $23.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,420 | $4,035 | $23.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,050 | $5,004 | $28.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Hilton Head Island vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Paramedics in Hilton Head Island earn 5% less than the South Carolina average ($55,130) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $52,210 | $48,420 | $48,420 | $60,050 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $55,130 | $53,550 | $40,710 | $67,180 | 2,250 |
| 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 Hilton Head Island
On the average salary of $52,210, a single filer in Hilton Head Island takes home about $42,985 a year, or $3,582 a month and $1,653 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hilton Head Island a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hilton Head Island area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.0), so the average $52,210 buys what about $53,266 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hilton Head Island ($43,850). A typical home costs $527,324, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other South Carolina cities
Hilton Head Island ranks 5th of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($59,730).
- Charleston$59,730
- Greenville$54,490
- Columbia$53,910
- Florence$53,030
- Hilton Head Island$52,210
- Spartanburg$50,620
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 Hilton Head Island: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Hilton Head Island?
$25.10 an hour on average, and $23.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Hilton Head Island?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Hilton Head Island?
About $42,985 a year ($3,582 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,210.
Do paramedics earn more in Hilton Head Island than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC (25940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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