Public Service Aurora, CO Pop. 386,261

EMT/Paramedic Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median emt/paramedic salary in Aurora, CO is $40,877 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$40,877
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$1,947
Cost of Living
105%

EMT/Paramedic Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level emt/paramedic earns around $29,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $60,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,400
+$1,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$42,000
+$2,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$60,900
+$2,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $27,300
25th Percentile $32,550
Median (50th) $40,877
75th Percentile $52,500
90th Percentile $65,100

EMT/Paramedic Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$49,830
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$43,602
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$41,266
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$38,930
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a EMT/Paramedic in Aurora

Education

Most emt/paramedic positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineCPR/ALSPatient AssessmentTrauma CareCommunicationDriving

Job Outlook

Nationally, emt/paramedic employment is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.