Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $36,720 +7% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $51,910
Employed locally 600
National median $34,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $35,590
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $39,440
    90th
    $51,910

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 38% Median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Salisbury, MD $50,430
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,800
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,140
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,620
    Richmond, VA $45,490

    Nearby metros — Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $33,740

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,220
    Light Truck Drivers$46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 7% above the national median of $34,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in New York?

    Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,590.