Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in New York

Ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) in New York earn the most in New York (average $40,290 a year) and the least in Albany ($37,070), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) average at $39,940 and the median at $37,230 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,210.

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in New York

New York$40,290
Albany$37,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$40,290	$37,620	$36,220	$32,942	113
Albany	$37,070	$35,160	$34,500	$30,532	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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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