Paramedics Salary in Virginia

Paramedics in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $64,500 a year) and the least in Blacksburg ($48,710), across the 6 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paramedics average at $60,150 and the median at $60,480 for 1,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,360.

Paramedics average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$64,500
Richmond$63,700
Winchester$59,540
Charlottesville$58,570
Roanoke$58,050
Blacksburg$48,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$64,500	$64,120	$60,860	$51,111	98
Richmond	$63,700	$63,750	$54,430	$50,514	98
Winchester	$59,540	$60,600	$51,160	$47,411	96
Charlottesville	$58,570	$63,870	$50,720	$46,687	99
Roanoke	$58,050	$59,020	$50,750	$46,299	94
Blacksburg	$48,710	$50,150	$44,700	$39,332	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Paramedics salary in other states

Paramedics salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2043.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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