Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
The median ambulance drivers and attendants salary in the United States is $35,450 per year ($17.04/hour). Salaries range from $27,350 at the entry level to $45,960+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,630 ambulance drivers and attendants jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$35,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.04
per hour
Employment
12,630
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$27,350
25th percentile
$30,750
Median
$35,450
75th percentile
$38,410
90th percentile
$45,960
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.3%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$24K$74K■ No data
Top Paying States
Connecticut
$74K
+108%
Oregon
$41K
+15%
Massachusetts
$39K
+11%
Maryland
$38K
+8%
North Dakota
$38K
+6%
Utah
$38K
+6%
Wisconsin
$37K
+6%
New York
$37K
+5%
Virginia
$37K
+4%
Illinois
$37K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $73,730 | +108.0% |
| Oregon | $40,900 | +15.4% |
| Massachusetts | $39,480 | +11.4% |
| Maryland | $38,410 | +8.3% |
| North Dakota | $37,690 | +6.3% |
| Utah | $37,660 | +6.2% |
| Wisconsin | $37,450 | +5.6% |
| New York | $37,230 | +5.0% |
| Virginia | $36,980 | +4.3% |
| Illinois | $36,730 | +3.6% |
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $49,270 | +39.0% |
| Richmond, VA | $45,490 | +28.3% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $44,620 | +25.9% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $42,330 | +19.4% |
| Worcester, MA | $38,180 | +7.7% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $37,900 | +6.9% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,620 | +6.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,510 | +5.8% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,420 | +5.6% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $37,200 | +4.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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