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Paramedic salary in Colorado

Paramedics in Colorado earn a median $63,910 a year across all employers.

$63,910
median pay in CO, all employers
2,110
workers in CO (SOC 29-2043)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Colorado, all employers Sourced

Paramedics (SOC 29-2043) in Colorado, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureCO
Workers2,110
10th percentile$49,110
Median$63,910
90th percentile$87,320
National median, government employers$61,780

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Colorado

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Colorado PERA Local Government Division - PERA DB Plan (PERAChoice: DB or DC)
Membership began on or after January 1, 2020
2.5%age 65 (any service)9%Varies

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Colorado pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Free practice tests for Colorado

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Paramedic (public EMS) page.

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