SOC 53-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians — North Carolina
North Carolina · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Carolina is $32,450 a year, trailing the national median of $35,450 by 8.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Carolina is $32,450 a year, trailing the national median of $35,450 by 8.5%. Half of workers earn between $28,530 and $36,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,210 and the ninetieth at $37,210.
Among the 41 states with published data for this occupation, North Carolina ranks 30th by median wage. Charlotte leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,420. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 714th of 745 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,210 | −26.1% |
| 25th | $28,530 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $32,450 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $36,300 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $37,210 | +5.0% |
| Mean | $32,150 | −9.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $37,420 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $32,450 goes as far as $34,411 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,411US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,450 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,210 to $37,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 30th of 41 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $37,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $32,450, or $15.60 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 North Carolina is 8.5% 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 North Carolina earns more than $37,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,210 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlotte, at $37,420 per year.
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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