Paramedics salary
in Wilmington, NC
- Middle 50%
- $46,960–$70,210
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #48 of 120
Paramedics in the Wilmington, NC metro earn a median of $61,060 a year, based on BLS estimates for 210 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $60,600 and 7% above the NC statewide median of $57,320. It ranks #48 of 120 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE210 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Paramedics pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,220 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $64,310 |
| Asheville, NC | $63,480 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,660 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,980 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $58,110 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $49,980 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $48,110 |
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Questions
What is the average Paramedics salary in Wilmington?
The BLS median is $61,060 a year (May 2025). Half of the 210 jobs pay between $46,960 and $70,210. The 10th percentile is $39,200 and the 90th is $80,170.
Is Wilmington a high-paying metro for Paramedics?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $60,600 and 7% above the NC statewide median of $57,320. It ranks #48 of 120 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Paramedics make an hour in Wilmington?
About $29.36 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,060 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.58–$33.75 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.