Paramedics pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,200 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Huntington earn between $42,880 and $56,500.
- $37K10th
- $43K25th
- $44KMedian
- $56K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,990 | $3,999 | $23.07 |
| Median | $43,750 | $3,646 | $21.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,880 | $3,573 | $20.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,500 | $4,708 | $27.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($48,940) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $47,990 | $43,750 | $37,250 | $61,200 | 330 |
| West Virginia | $48,940 | $48,460 | $35,930 | $62,800 | 1,090 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $47,990, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $39,381 a year, or $3,282 a month and $1,515 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $39,862 | $3,322 |
| Working in WV | $39,381 | $3,282 |
| Working in KY | $39,178 | $3,265 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $47,990 buys what about $54,274 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 3rd of 5 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($49,590).
- Wheeling$49,590
- Morgantown$49,450
- Huntington$47,990
- Weirton$47,760
- Charleston$45,100
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 Huntington: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Huntington?
$23.07 an hour on average, and $21.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Huntington?
About $39,381 a year ($3,282 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,990.
Do paramedics earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 3.65, this job is 3.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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