Paramedics Salary in Charlottesville, VA

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

Median annual salary $52,440 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $61,680
Employed locally 70
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $52,440
    75th
    $57,870
    90th
    $61,680

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 58% Median Paramedics salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,510
    Vallejo, CA $74,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Richmond, VA $62,390

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Charlottesville, VA is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.73 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Charlottesville, VA is 10.2% below the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.