Paramedic in New York
Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for NY. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.
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route How to become a paramedic in New York
To become a certified Paramedic in New York, individuals must complete a New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) approved Paramedic training program and pass the New York State Paramedic Written Certification Exam and a psychomotor exam. The minimum age requirement is 17 years old by the last day of the month the course concludes. New York offers reciprocity for paramedics certified in other U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the military, or through the NREMT, provided they meet specific criteria including recent practical skills verification and written examination.
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Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for New York. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.
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| Licensing body | New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS |
| State license | Required |
| Education | State-approved Paramedic program |
| Exam | New York State Paramedic Written Certification Exam (and Psychomotor Exam) ($175) |
| Application fee | $150 |
| Renewal | Every 4.0 years |
| Continuing education | 60.0 hours per cycle |
| Reciprocity | New York offers reciprocity for NREMT or state-certified paramedics, requiring recent practical skills verification and written exam.Reciprocal states: New York offers reciprocity to individuals holding current paramedic certification from any of the 50 US states, the District of Columbia, the military, and/or the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). Applicants must have successfully completed a practical skills verification and a state-recognized or NREMT written examination within 18 months of application. The didactic portion of their qualifying course must have been no more than half asynchronous (online). |
| Notes | Minimum age is 17 by the last day of the month in which the course ends. A background check is mandatory, and a fingerprinting fee of $102.50 may apply. New York uses its own state exam for initial certification, but the NREMT exam is also recognized for reciprocity. There is no fee for the initial state exam if affiliated with a NYS EMS agency. Some paramedic programs may require one year of full-time EMT experience as a prerequisite. |
Source: New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS
Already licensed elsewhere and moving to New York? See whether New York recognizes an out-of-state credential — with the tier and pathway for all 50 states — in our Paramedic license reciprocity guide.
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balance Is it worth it?
- check_circleNew York license required — clearer credential signal to employers
- check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+5.1%)
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