How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.04 an hour or $2,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.04
- Average (mean)
- $36,210
- Jobs
- 12,630
| Percentile | Yearly | 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 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Connecticut | $73,730 |
| Oregon | $40,900 |
| Massachusetts | $39,480 |
| Maryland | $38,410 |
| North Dakota | $37,690 |
| Utah | $37,660 |
| Wisconsin | $37,450 |
| New York | $37,230 |
| Virginia | $36,980 |
| Illinois | $36,730 |
| Nevada | $36,440 |
| New Jersey | $36,170 |
| California | $36,150 |
| Iowa | $36,090 |
| Montana | $36,050 |
| Georgia | $35,950 |
| Tennessee | $35,740 |
| New Hampshire | $35,730 |
| Vermont | $35,690 |
| Ohio | $35,560 |
| Florida | $35,020 |
| Nebraska | $35,020 |
| Maine | $34,690 |
| Delaware | $34,400 |
| Indiana | $33,280 |
| Kentucky | $32,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,730 |
| Arkansas | $32,720 |
| Minnesota | $32,670 |
| North Carolina | $32,450 |
| Michigan | $31,770 |
| Texas | $31,010 |
| Colorado | $30,800 |
| South Carolina | $29,300 |
| South Dakota | $29,190 |
| New Mexico | $28,700 |
| Oklahoma | $28,140 |
| Louisiana | $27,410 |
| West Virginia | $26,240 |
| Mississippi | $25,170 |
| Alabama | $24,420 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $49,270 |
| Richmond, VA | $45,490 |
| Washington, DC | $44,620 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $42,330 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,180 |
| Baltimore, MD | $37,900 |
| New York, NY | $37,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,510 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,420 |
| Hartford, CT | $37,200 |
| Nashville, TN | $37,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,730 |
| Memphis, TN | $36,730 |
| Providence, RI | $36,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,030 |
In other countries
Ambulance Driver and Attendant belongs to the international group "Car, taxi and van drivers".
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- Light Truck Driver$44,860
- Bus Driver$47,920
- Bus Driver$59,050
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,290
- Taxi Driver$42,100
- Motor Vehicle Operator$37,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.04 ($35,450 a year).
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make a month?
About $2,954 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,450 a year.
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,350 or less a year ($13.15 an hour); the top 10% make $45,960 or more.
Which state pays ambulance driver and attendants the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $73,730 a year, followed by Oregon ($40,900) and Massachusetts ($39,480).
Which city pays ambulance driver and attendants the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $49,270 a year.
How many ambulance driver and attendants are there in the United States?
About 12,630 people work as ambulance driver and attendants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.