Paramedics Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #46 of 51 · KY
17.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,510 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,890
Employment 1,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,050P25 $44,530 Median $49,890P75 $61,530P90 $66,820
About 80% of paramedicss in Kentucky earn between $40,050 and $66,820. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paramedics salary in Kentucky is $52,510, about 17.1% below the U.S. average ($63,360). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $63,210 | $57,430 | 200 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $55,760 | $56,950 | 490 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $53,980 | $53,020 | 60 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47,280 | $48,900 | 190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $47,260 | $48,870 | 60 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $46,980 | $49,770 | 130 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $46,140 | $48,100 | 150 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $45,720 | $50,080 | 170 |