Paramedics pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,700 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Washington earn between $67,770 and $88,060.
- $59K10th
- $68K25th
- $75KMedian
- $88K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,310 | $6,526 | $37.65 |
| Median | $75,190 | $6,266 | $36.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,770 | $5,648 | $32.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,060 | $7,338 | $42.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Paramedics in Washington earn 5% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($82,440) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,310 | $75,190 | $58,570 | $104,700 | 840 |
| Washington, D.C. | $82,440 | $78,550 | $62,980 | $96,640 | 90 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $78,310, a single filer in Washington takes home about $60,233 a year, or $5,019 a month and $2,317 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $61,224 | $5,102 |
| Working in MD | $60,413 | $5,034 |
| Working in DC | $60,233 | $5,019 |
| Working in VA | $60,232 | $5,019 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $78,310 buys what about $71,921 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$56,760
- Baltimore, MD$73,170
- Winchester, VA$59,540
- Lexington Park, MD$73,620
- Charlottesville, VA$58,570
- York, PA$56,970
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Washington: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Washington?
$37.65 an hour on average, and $36.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Washington?
About $60,233 a year ($5,019 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,310.
Do paramedics earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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