Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $35,450 · Median hourly: $17.04 · Employment: 12,630
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,350 | $13.15 |
| 25th | $30,750 | $14.78 |
| Median | $35,450 | $17.04 |
| 75th | $38,410 | $18.47 |
| 90th | $45,960 | $22.10 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-3011
- Total U.S. employment: 12,630
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $17.04 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $35,443 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $35,450.
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,420 | $11.74 | -31.1% | 230 |
| Arkansas | $32,720 | $15.73 | -7.7% | 70 |
| California | $36,150 | $17.38 | +2.0% | 1,420 |
| Colorado | $30,800 | $14.81 | -13.1% | 70 |
| Connecticut | $73,730 | $35.45 | +108.0% | 280 |
| Delaware | $34,400 | $16.54 | -3.0% | 50 |
| Florida | $35,020 | $16.84 | -1.2% | 210 |
| Georgia | $35,950 | $17.28 | +1.4% | 390 |
| Illinois | $36,730 | $17.66 | +3.6% | 610 |
| Indiana | $33,280 | $16.00 | -6.1% | 240 |
| Iowa | $36,090 | $17.35 | +1.8% | 370 |
| Kentucky | $32,850 | $15.79 | -7.3% | 130 |
| Louisiana | $27,410 | $13.18 | -22.7% | 120 |
| Maine | $34,690 | $16.68 | -2.1% | 170 |
| Maryland | $38,410 | $18.47 | +8.3% | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $39,480 | $18.98 | +11.4% | 0 |
| Michigan | $31,770 | $15.28 | -10.4% | 0 |
| Minnesota | $32,670 | $15.71 | -7.8% | 0 |
| Mississippi | $25,170 | $12.10 | -29.0% | 300 |
| Montana | $36,050 | $17.33 | +1.7% | 180 |
| Nebraska | $35,020 | $16.84 | -1.2% | 280 |
| Nevada | $36,440 | $17.52 | +2.8% | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $35,730 | $17.18 | +0.8% | 30 |
| New Jersey | $36,170 | $17.39 | +2.0% | 170 |
| New Mexico | $28,700 | $13.80 | -19.0% | 70 |
| New York | $37,230 | $17.90 | +5.0% | 610 |
| North Carolina | $32,450 | $15.60 | -8.5% | 0 |
| North Dakota | $37,690 | $18.12 | +6.3% | 120 |
| Ohio | $35,560 | $17.10 | +0.3% | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $28,140 | $13.53 | -20.6% | 0 |
| Oregon | $40,900 | $19.66 | +15.4% | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,730 | $15.74 | -7.7% | 1,400 |
| South Carolina | $29,300 | $14.09 | -17.3% | 620 |
| South Dakota | $29,190 | $14.04 | -17.7% | 160 |
| Tennessee | $35,740 | $17.19 | +0.8% | 460 |
| Texas | $31,010 | $14.91 | -12.5% | 550 |
| Utah | $37,660 | $18.11 | +6.2% | 50 |
| Vermont | $35,690 | $17.16 | +0.7% | 40 |
| Virginia | $36,980 | $17.78 | +4.3% | 370 |
| West Virginia | $26,240 | $12.61 | -26.0% | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $37,450 | $18.00 | +5.6% | 230 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians?
The median annual wage for ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians is $35,450 ($17.04 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 12,630 ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.04. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.