How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make in Washington?
$44,620a year
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $21.45 an hour or $3,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.45
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $44,620Highest 10%: $72,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 75th | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| 90th | $72,440 | $34.83 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $21.45 ($44,620 a year).
Do ambulance driver and attendants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $44,620 against $35,450 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Washington rank for ambulance driver and attendant pay?
3 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,440 or more.
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.