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Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Hartford, CT | $51,700 |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $48,360 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $43,500 |
| Madison, WI | $42,990 |
| Richmond, VA | $41,050 |
| New York, NY | $40,290 |
| Nashville, TN | $40,110 |
| Worcester, MA | $40,110 |
| Baltimore, MD | $39,830 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,370 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,620 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,520 |
| Providence, RI | $37,940 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,210 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,200 |
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary by state
Connecticut pays ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) the most statewide, $57,690 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $57,690 | $73,730 | 280 | 1 | $51,700 | $51,700 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $48,360 | $48,360 |
| Nevada | $47,780 | $36,440 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $42,710 | $38,410 | 300 | 1 | $39,830 | $39,830 |
| North Dakota | $41,910 | $37,690 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $41,190 | $39,480 | n/a | 1 | $40,110 | $40,110 |
| Utah | $40,850 | $37,660 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $39,940 | $37,230 | 610 | 2 | $40,290 | $37,070 |
| Tennessee | $39,350 | $35,740 | 460 | 2 | $40,110 | $37,000 |
| Oregon | $39,300 | $40,900 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $38,680 | $36,150 | 1,420 | 3 | $39,370 | $38,520 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $37,940 | $37,940 |
| Virginia | $37,850 | $36,980 | 370 | 2 | $41,050 | $37,200 |
| New Jersey | $37,730 | $36,170 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $37,690 | $36,050 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $37,560 | $36,730 | 610 | 1 | $37,190 | $37,190 |
| Florida | $37,550 | $35,020 | 210 | 2 | $36,350 | $36,070 |
| Vermont | $37,310 | $35,690 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $37,270 | $33,280 | 240 | 1 | $43,500 | $43,500 |
| New Hampshire | $36,860 | $35,730 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $36,830 | $34,400 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $36,700 | $35,020 | 280 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $36,680 | $37,450 | 230 | 1 | $42,990 | $42,990 |
| Iowa | $36,590 | $36,090 | 370 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $36,100 | $32,670 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $35,810 | $34,690 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $35,750 | $31,770 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $35,520 | $35,560 | 410 | 3 | $37,210 | $35,190 |
| Georgia | $35,300 | $35,950 | 390 | 1 | $36,910 | $36,910 |
| Arkansas | $34,970 | $32,720 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $34,350 | $30,800 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $33,560 | $32,730 | 1,400 | 5 | $35,980 | $31,990 |
| Kentucky | $32,940 | $32,850 | 130 | 1 | $35,900 | $35,900 |
| North Carolina | $32,150 | $32,450 | n/a | 1 | $36,890 | $36,890 |
| South Carolina | $31,320 | $29,300 | 620 | 4 | $35,840 | $29,180 |
| New Mexico | $30,490 | $28,700 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $30,010 | $28,140 | n/a | 2 | $32,460 | $30,580 |
| South Dakota | $29,940 | $29,190 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $29,740 | $31,010 | 550 | 2 | $30,980 | $30,260 |
| Louisiana | $28,790 | $27,410 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $28,150 | $24,420 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $27,160 | $25,170 | 300 | 1 | $27,530 | $27,530 |
| West Virginia | $26,550 | $26,240 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $23,060 | $22,940 | 520 | 3 | $23,250 | $22,480 |
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | $51,700 | $37,200 | $24.86 | 110 |
| Washington, DC | $48,360 | $44,620 | $23.25 | 90 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $43,500 | $42,330 | $20.91 | 60 |
| Madison, WI | $42,990 | $49,270 | $20.67 | 50 |
| Richmond, VA | $41,050 | $45,490 | $19.74 | 70 |
| New York, NY | $40,290 | $37,620 | $19.37 | 540 |
| Nashville, TN | $40,110 | $37,040 | $19.28 | 50 |
| Worcester, MA | $40,110 | $38,180 | $19.28 | n/a |
| Baltimore, MD | $39,830 | $37,900 | $19.15 | 200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,370 | $37,510 | $18.93 | 560 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,620 | $36,030 | $18.57 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,520 | $34,320 | $18.52 | 60 |
| Providence, RI | $37,940 | $36,190 | $18.24 | 70 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,210 | $35,440 | $17.89 | 40 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,200 | $35,700 | $17.89 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,190 | $36,730 | $17.88 | 520 |
| Albany, NY | $37,070 | $35,160 | $17.82 | 40 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,000 | $36,730 | $17.79 | 100 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,910 | $35,960 | $17.74 | 190 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,890 | $37,420 | $17.74 | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,350 | $31,940 | $17.48 | 70 |
| Miami, FL | $36,070 | $33,720 | $17.34 | 30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35,980 | $35,580 | $17.30 | 590 |
| Lexington, KY | $35,900 | $35,940 | $17.26 | 40 |
| Dayton, OH | $35,900 | $35,980 | $17.26 | 30 |
| Charleston, SC | $35,840 | $34,880 | $17.23 | 60 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,190 | $35,290 | $16.92 | 160 |
| Reading, PA | $34,250 | $32,950 | $16.47 | 50 |
| Allentown, PA | $33,820 | $31,200 | $16.26 | 80 |
| York, PA | $32,460 | $31,760 | $15.60 | 40 |
| Tulsa, OK | $32,460 | $28,510 | $15.61 | n/a |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $31,990 | $31,220 | $15.38 | 230 |
| Greenville, SC | $31,090 | $30,830 | $14.95 | 170 |
| Houston, TX | $30,980 | $32,530 | $14.90 | 90 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $30,580 | $28,310 | $14.70 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $30,260 | $32,780 | $14.55 | 110 |
| Columbia, SC | $30,080 | $29,000 | $14.46 | 150 |
| Florence, SC | $29,180 | $28,530 | $14.03 | 100 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,530 | $28,630 | $13.24 | 70 |
| San Juan, PR | $23,250 | $23,020 | $11.18 | 320 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $22,870 | $22,510 | $11.00 | 40 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $22,480 | $22,300 | $10.81 | 100 |
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary: questions
Where do ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) make the most money?
In Hartford, CT, with an average of $51,700 a year, among the 42 metro areas we cover.
What is the average ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) salary in the U.S.?
$36,210 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $35,450, so half of ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) earn more than that and half less.
What salary should ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) nationwide earn between $30,750 (25th percentile) and $38,410 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) the most?
Connecticut, with a statewide average of $57,690 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) pay the lowest?
Aguadilla, PR, at $22,480 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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