How much does a paramedic make in Washington?
$75,190a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $36.15 an hour or $6,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.15
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,570Median: $75,190Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,570 | $28.16 | |
| 25th | $67,770 | $32.58 | |
| Median | $75,190 | $36.15 | |
| 75th | $88,060 | $42.34 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.34 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $36.15 ($75,190 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $75,190 against $60,600 nationally, 24% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $78,550, so Washington pays 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for paramedic pay?
28 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 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.