Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians earn a median $35,450 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
What ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians do
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -1.3% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 1,400
- Self-employed
- 11%
Employment of ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians is projected to shrink 1.3% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,074
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,198
- Medicare (1.45%)$514
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,664
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,350 | $13.15 | $24,133 |
| 25th percentile | $30,750 | $14.78 | $26,888 |
| Median (50th) | $35,450 | $17.04 | $30,664 |
| 75th percentile | $38,410 | $18.47 | $33,042 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,960 | $22.10 | $39,109 |
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $73,730 | — | $58,219 | $36,700 – $79,650 | 280 |
| Oregon | $40,900 | +3.5% | $32,294 | $31,770 – $44,840 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $39,480 | +0.1% | $32,148 | $36,330 – $49,110 | — |
| Maryland | $38,410 | +2.5% | $31,582 | $36,260 – $51,360 | 300 |
| North Dakota | $37,690 | +27.5% | $32,464 | $24,060 – $68,100 | 120 |
| Utah | $37,660 | — | $31,711 | $26,770 – $57,190 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $37,450 | +1.9% | $31,404 | $23,710 – $49,270 | 230 |
| New York | $37,230 | +4.6% | $30,681 | $34,720 – $51,930 | 610 |
| Virginia | $36,980 | +5.5% | $30,581 | $27,540 – $45,830 | 370 |
| Illinois | $36,730 | +2.9% | $30,019 | $34,090 – $43,600 | 610 |
| Nevada | $36,440 | — | $31,460 | $35,230 – $57,010 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $36,170 | −7.7% | $30,694 | $32,240 – $41,080 | 170 |
| California | $36,150 | −2.2% | $30,321 | $34,320 – $45,810 | 1,420 |
| Iowa | $36,090 | +2.4% | $30,459 | $29,050 – $44,310 | 370 |
| Montana | $36,050 | +3.0% | $30,209 | $31,080 – $43,180 | 180 |
| Georgia | $35,950 | +19.6% | $29,823 | $28,390 – $40,800 | 390 |
| Tennessee | $35,740 | +0.1% | $30,897 | $30,910 – $52,850 | 460 |
| New Hampshire | $35,730 | +6.5% | $30,889 | $30,560 – $43,220 | 30 |
| Vermont | $35,690 | +1.8% | $30,095 | $34,910 – $41,690 | 40 |
| Ohio | $35,560 | +15.9% | $30,557 | $30,580 – $42,700 | 410 |
| Florida | $35,020 | −8.7% | $30,319 | $30,240 – $46,240 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $35,020 | +2.8% | $29,605 | $29,040 – $44,570 | 280 |
| Maine | $34,690 | +8.1% | $28,833 | $30,470 – $39,230 | 170 |
| Delaware | $34,400 | −4.4% | $28,588 | $31,410 – $41,180 | 50 |
| Indiana | $33,280 | +2.4% | $27,968 | $24,250 – $56,480 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $32,850 | −6.1% | $27,543 | $27,010 – $39,570 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,730 | +0.3% | $27,474 | $28,360 – $41,800 | 1,400 |
| Arkansas | $32,720 | +4.2% | $27,407 | $24,180 – $45,380 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $32,670 | −9.7% | $27,501 | $23,960 – $49,030 | — |
| North Carolina | $32,450 | −0.6% | $27,468 | $26,210 – $37,210 | — |
| Michigan | $31,770 | +1.8% | $26,608 | $26,610 – $49,030 | — |
| Texas | $31,010 | +3.7% | $27,097 | $21,520 – $34,730 | 550 |
| Colorado | $30,800 | −15.2% | $26,281 | $30,800 – $43,060 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $29,300 | −1.7% | $25,122 | $25,110 – $38,660 | 620 |
| South Dakota | $29,190 | −12.2% | $25,634 | $28,960 – $32,780 | 160 |
| New Mexico | $28,700 | −2.8% | $24,931 | $26,780 – $33,810 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $28,140 | −35.3% | $24,062 | $27,080 – $33,370 | — |
| Louisiana | $27,410 | — | $23,746 | $26,470 – $34,480 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $26,240 | +4.2% | $22,575 | $21,590 – $30,880 | 170 |
| Mississippi | $25,170 | +9.1% | $22,063 | $18,230 – $36,940 | 300 |
| Alabama | $24,420 | −4.2% | $20,764 | $22,880 – $36,920 | 230 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $37,180 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $37,290 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $38,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Taxi Driver | $42,100 | No formal educational credential | +11.5% |
| Light Truck Driver | $44,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Bus Drivers, School | $47,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $59,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant | $35,670 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Parking Attendant | $35,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians make?
The national median salary for ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians is $35,450 a year ($17.04 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,350 and the top 10% earn over $45,960. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $73,730.
How many ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 12,630 people work as ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians nationwide.