SOC 53-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
At $35,960, median pay for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $35,450 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,960, median pay for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $35,450 closely. Pay ranges from under $30,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $40,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,880 to $39,200.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.80 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 687 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 631st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,590 | −13.7% |
| 25th | $35,880 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,960 | +1.4% |
| 75th | $39,200 | +10.6% |
| 90th | $40,800 | +15.1% |
| Mean | $36,910 | +4.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $35,960 goes as far as $37,342 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,342US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,960 a year, 1.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,590 to $40,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $35,960, or $17.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,450, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 1.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlanta, GA earns more than $40,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Atlanta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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