Hire a Paramedic in Macon-Bibb County, GA

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 Macon-Bibb County, the May 2025 median is about $51.9K, 10% under the Georgia 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	GA	U.S.
25th	$47,420	$47,420	$49,660
Median	$51,930	$57,660	$60,600
75th	$60,720	$64,140	$73,470

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

How hard this is to fill

Hiring difficulty

2.1

Metro employment

National growth, 2025 to 2035

5.7%

National openings a year

4.3 thousand

This is the same score as the free check.

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

Warner Robins, GA · 15 miles
Columbus, GA · 72 miles
Atlanta, GA · 78 miles
Athens-Clarke County, GA · 81 miles

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Questions

What do paramedics earn in Macon-Bibb County, GA?

In Macon-Bibb County, the May 2025 median for paramedics is about $51.9K, 14% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $47.4K to $60.7K.

Who hires paramedics in Macon-Bibb County?

Ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals hire paramedics in Macon-Bibb County. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Lifepointe Medical Transport, Ace Medical Transport Llc, Agape Medical Transport.

How do I get licensed as a paramedic in Georgia?

Start with the Georgia EMS office. Most states use the National Registry exam as part of the path.

What should an ambulance service in Macon-Bibb County weigh when hiring?

Ask about lead experience and shift fit. Macon-Bibb County has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 10% under the Georgia median.