Paramedics Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Virginia
Paramedics in Virginia earn a median salary of $52,468 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 2,850 paramedics are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $45,700 to $62,390 depending on location.
$52,468
Avg median salary in Virginia
$62,390
Highest paying metro
$45,700
Lowest paying metro
2,850
Employed in Virginia
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inParamedics salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $62,390 | $51,410 | $63,700 | 190 |
| Roanoke, VA | $62,380 | $52,280 | $64,620 | 100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $61,820 | $56,350 | $64,490 | 390 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $60,600 | $51,160 | $60,600 | 50 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $52,440 | $48,970 | $57,870 | 70 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $50,840 | $48,240 | $50,840 | 70 |
| Southside Virginia | $50,560 | $45,750 | $58,570 | 90 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $48,690 | $41,130 | $55,130 | — |
| Northern West Virginia | $48,190 | $43,760 | $51,060 | 320 |
| Southern West Virginia | $48,190 | $46,260 | $48,790 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $48,190 | $40,390 | $51,750 | 1,130 |
| Southwest Virginia | $47,400 | $46,310 | $60,490 | 150 |
| Northwest Virginia | $47,160 | $43,710 | $51,330 | 50 |
| Northeast Virginia | $45,700 | $45,370 | $53,640 | 80 |