SOC 53-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians — Colorado
Colorado
Median pay for this occupation in Colorado is $30,800 a year, trailing the national median of $35,450 by 13.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Colorado is $30,800 a year, trailing the national median of $35,450 by 13.1%. Half of workers earn between $30,800 and $37,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,800 and the ninetieth at $43,060.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.30 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 41 states with published data for this occupation, Colorado ranks 33rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 738th of 738 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | −13.1% |
| 25th | $30,800 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $30,800 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $37,520 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $43,060 | +21.5% |
| Mean | $34,350 | −3.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $30,800 buys what $29,874 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,874US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,800 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,800 to $43,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 41 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $30,800, or $14.81 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 Colorado is 13.1% lower. 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 Colorado earns more than $43,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,800 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 70 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. 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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