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Paramedic (public EMS) · Florida

Paramedic salary in Florida

Paramedics in Florida earn a median $60,140 a year across all employers.

$60,140
median pay in FL, all employers
6,970
workers in FL (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 Florida, all employers Sourced

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

MeasureFL
Workers6,970
10th percentile$44,050
Median$60,140
90th percentile$85,390
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 Florida

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Florida Retirement System - Regular Class (Pension Plan or Investment Plan)
Initially enrolled on or after July 1, 2011
—age 65 once vested (8 years)3%Covered

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 Florida 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 Florida

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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