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Hire a Paramedic in Columbia, SC
The fire department is hiring for the same certification you are. A paramedic who runs a truck as lead belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Columbia, the May 2025 median is about $53.2K, within 3 percent of the South Carolina median.
What to offer
An ambulance service that copies a national midpoint will lose paramedics to the fire department. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who can run a truck as lead.
| Percentile | Metro | SC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $46,160 | $48,010 | $49,660 |
| Median | $53,160 | $53,550 | $60,600 |
| 75th | $61,430 | $62,220 | $73,470 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
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For one manager
Say the shift pattern, the call volume, and the protocols the crew works under. Ask how long the person has worked as the lead medic on a truck.
License and training
Every state licenses or certifies paramedics. Most use the National Registry paramedic exam as part of the path. Confirm your state EMS office's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, EMTs and paramedics
Nearby metros
- Florence, SC · 64 miles
- Charlotte, NC · 81 miles
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA · 82 miles
- Spartanburg, SC · 85 miles
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Job seekers: Paramedic jobs in Columbia.
Questions
What do paramedics earn in Columbia, SC?
In Columbia, the May 2025 median for paramedics is about $53.2K, 12% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $46.2K to $61.4K.
Who hires paramedics in Columbia?
Ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals hire paramedics in Columbia. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Medshore Ambulance Service, Palmetto Health, Rocky Mountain Holdings.
How do I get licensed as a paramedic in South Carolina?
Start with the South Carolina EMS office. Most states use the National Registry exam as part of the path.
What should an ambulance service in Columbia weigh when hiring?
Ask about lead experience and shift fit. Columbia has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the South Carolina median.