Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $45,490 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $45,830
Employed locally 70
National median $34,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $45,490
    75th
    $45,830
    90th
    $45,830

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Oklahoma $43,490

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $40,930
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $35,700
    Pennsylvania $32,630
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $30,180

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,140
    Light Truck Drivers$40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Richmond, VA is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond 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 Richmond, VA is 32.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.