Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Salary by State
Also called: Ambulance Drivers
The national median pay for ambulance drivers and attendants is $35,450 a year. By state, it ranges from $24,420 in Alabama to $73,730 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,350
- 25th percentile
- $30,750
- Median
- $35,450
- 75th percentile
- $38,410
- Top 10%
- $45,960
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,630 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $73,730 | +108% | $36,700 | $79,650 | 280 |
| 2 | Oregon | $40,900 | +15% | $31,770 | $44,840 | 40 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $39,480 | +11% | $36,330 | $49,110 | Not published |
| 4 | Maryland | $38,410 | +8% | $36,260 | $51,360 | 300 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $37,690 | +6% | $24,060 | $68,100 | 120 |
| 6 | Utah | $37,660 | +6% | $26,770 | $57,190 | 50 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $37,450 | +6% | $23,710 | $49,270 | 230 |
| 8 | New York | $37,230 | +5% | $34,720 | $51,930 | 610 |
| 9 | Virginia | $36,980 | +4% | $27,540 | $45,830 | 370 |
| 10 | Illinois | $36,730 | +4% | $34,090 | $43,600 | 610 |
| 11 | Nevada | $36,440 | +3% | $35,230 | $57,010 | 60 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $36,170 | +2% | $32,240 | $41,080 | 170 |
| 13 | California | $36,150 | +2% | $34,320 | $45,810 | 1,420 |
| 14 | Iowa | $36,090 | +2% | $29,050 | $44,310 | 370 |
| 15 | Montana | $36,050 | +2% | $31,080 | $43,180 | 180 |
| 16 | Georgia | $35,950 | +1% | $28,390 | $40,800 | 390 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $35,740 | +1% | $30,910 | $52,850 | 460 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $35,730 | +1% | $30,560 | $43,220 | 30 |
| 19 | Vermont | $35,690 | +1% | $34,910 | $41,690 | 40 |
| 20 | Ohio | $35,560 | 0% | $30,580 | $42,700 | 410 |
| 21 | Florida | $35,020 | −1% | $30,240 | $46,240 | 210 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $35,020 | −1% | $29,040 | $44,570 | 280 |
| 23 | Maine | $34,690 | −2% | $30,470 | $39,230 | 170 |
| 24 | Delaware | $34,400 | −3% | $31,410 | $41,180 | 50 |
| 25 | Indiana | $33,280 | −6% | $24,250 | $56,480 | 240 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $32,850 | −7% | $27,010 | $39,570 | 130 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $32,730 | −8% | $28,360 | $41,800 | 1,400 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $32,720 | −8% | $24,180 | $45,380 | 70 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $32,670 | −8% | $23,960 | $49,030 | Not published |
| 30 | North Carolina | $32,450 | −8% | $26,210 | $37,210 | Not published |
| 31 | Michigan | $31,770 | −10% | $26,610 | $49,030 | Not published |
| 32 | Texas | $31,010 | −13% | $21,520 | $34,730 | 550 |
| 33 | Colorado | $30,800 | −13% | $30,800 | $43,060 | 70 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $29,300 | −17% | $25,110 | $38,660 | 620 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $29,190 | −18% | $28,960 | $32,780 | 160 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $28,700 | −19% | $26,780 | $33,810 | 70 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $28,140 | −21% | $27,080 | $33,370 | Not published |
| 38 | Louisiana | $27,410 | −23% | $26,470 | $34,480 | 120 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $26,240 | −26% | $21,590 | $30,880 | 170 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $25,170 | −29% | $18,230 | $36,940 | 300 |
| 41 | Alabama | $24,420 | −31% | $22,880 | $36,920 | 230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants salary questions
Which state pays ambulance drivers and attendants the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $73,730 a year (+108% vs. the national median of $35,450). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays ambulance drivers and attendants the least?
Alabama, with a median of $24,420 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most ambulance drivers and attendants work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,420, with a median of $36,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.