SOC 53-3011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians is $34,341 per year ($16.51/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $29,578 and $38,002 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $46,634 per year. There are approximately 12,080 ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $12.24 | $25,459 |
| P25 | $14.22 | $29,578 |
| P50MEDIAN | $16.51 | $34,341 |
| P75 | $18.27 | $38,002 |
| P90 | $22.42 | $46,634 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians is $34,341 per year ($16.51/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $29,578 and $38,002 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians is $46,634 per year ($22.42/hr). The 75th percentile is $38,002 per year.
Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn approximately $25,459 per year ($12.24/hr). The 25th percentile is $29,578 per year.
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