SOC 53-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians across the United States is $35,450 per year, measured over 12,630 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $73,730.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 201.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $73,730 and Alabama pays $24,420.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $73,730 | 280 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $40,900 | 40 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $39,480 | — | |
| 4 | Maryland | $38,410 | 300 | |
| 5 | North Dakota | $37,690 | 120 | |
| 6 | Utah | $37,660 | 50 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $37,450 | 230 | |
| 8 | New York | $37,230 | 610 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $36,980 | 370 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $36,730 | 610 |
States with the most Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,420 | $36,150 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 1,400 | $32,730 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | 620 | $29,300 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 610 | $36,730 | |
| 5 | New York | 610 | $37,230 | |
| 6 | Texas | 550 | $31,010 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 460 | $35,740 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 410 | $35,560 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 390 | $35,950 | |
| 10 | Iowa | 370 | $36,090 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $49,270 | 50 |
| 2 | Richmond | $45,490 | 70 |
| 3 | Washington | $44,620 | 90 |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $42,330 | 60 |
| 5 | Worcester | $38,180 | — |
| 6 | Baltimore | $37,900 | 200 |
| 7 | New York | $37,620 | 540 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $37,510 | 560 |
| 9 | Charlotte | $37,420 | 30 |
| 10 | Hartford | $37,200 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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