SOC 29-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paramedics — Washington
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Median pay for this occupation in Washington, DC comes to $75,190 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,600 by 24.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Washington, DC comes to $75,190 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,600 by 24.1%. Pay ranges from under $58,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $104,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,770 to $88,060.
Employment stands at 840, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 707 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 331st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,570 | −3.3% |
| 25th | $67,770 | +11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $75,190 | +24.1% |
| 75th | $88,060 | +45.3% |
| 90th | $104,700 | +72.8% |
| Mean | $78,310 | +29.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $75,190 buys what $68,417 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,417US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,190 a year, 24.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,570 to $104,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paramedics in Washington, DC?
The median annual wage is $75,190, or $36.15 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 $60,600, so pay in Washington, DC is 24.1% 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 Washington, DC earns more than $104,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,570 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 840 jobs in this occupation in Washington, DC. 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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