You rely on their rapid «first response» to an emergency medical call to You rely on their training, knowledge, and experience in first aid and ability to stabilize a patient — possibly a love one — to rush them to a hospital for more precise care. But how much do paramedics make? Paramedics’ salaries vary depending on their state, their training, employer, and a host of other factors. But generally, it is less than you think — and far less than, say, a plumber. According to ZipRecruiter. A year ago, the U. A paramedic’s or EMT’s salary is determined by a number of factors, including location and work setting, training, and education. By work setting, EMTs or paramedics work in ambulance services, for local government excluding education and hospitals and for state, local and private hospitals. The most primary factors determining salary are location and experience or certification level of the EMT. Because demand for EMTs and paramedics var...