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Paramedic Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

Updated 2026-04-06BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$50,694/ year

Median Paramedic in Salt Lake City, UT

$31,783
10th
$38,760
25th
$50,694
Median
$65,280
75th
$79,642
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$50,694
Total compensation (est.)
$58,298
Bonus range
$1,900 – $7,680
Mean salary
$53,736

How This Compares

Salt Lake City, UT median
$50,694
Utah median
$50,694
National median
$49,700+2.0%

Cost of living in Salt Lake City is 2% above the national average. Salary of $50,694 here is equivalent to $49,700 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$36,500-28.0%
3-5 years
$46,132-9.0%
6-10 years
$56,777+12.0%
10+ years
$69,958+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$44,611-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$50,694
Enterprise (5,000+)
$59,819+18.0%

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Paramedic Salaries in Nearby Cities

West Valley City, UT$49,700/yr
Provo, UT$49,700/yr
West Jordan, UT$49,700/yr
Orem, UT$49,700/yr
Sandy, UT$49,700/yr

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Physical Therapist$99,674/yr
Occupational Therapist$95,044/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$24/hr
Monthly gross$4,225/mo
25th percentile$38,760/yr
75th percentile$65,280/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Utah Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Paramedic salary in Salt Lake City?

The median Paramedic salary in Salt Lake City is $50,694 per year, with a range from $38,760 at the 25th percentile to $65,280 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Paramedic pay in Salt Lake City compare to the national average?

Paramedic salaries in Salt Lake City are 2% above the national median of $49,700. After adjusting for Salt Lake City's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $49,700 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Paramedic salaries in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Paramedic roles start around $31,783, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $79,642 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Salt Lake City a good place for Paramedic jobs?

Salt Lake City offers a Paramedic median of $50,694, which is 2% above the US median of $49,700. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Salt Lake City is 2% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Paramedic salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Paramedic in Salt Lake City is $65,280, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.