Paramedics Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $62,380 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $42,450
90th percentile $66,640
Employed locally 100
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,450
    25th
    $52,280
    50th (median)
    $62,380
    75th
    $64,620
    90th
    $66,640

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 92% Median Paramedics salary is 8% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,790
    Pharmacists$135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Roanoke, VA is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.23 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.8% above 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $42,450 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,280.