Paramedics pay range in Weirton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,560 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Weirton earn between $41,560 and $53,200.
- $34K10th
- $42K25th
- $47KMedian
- $53K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,760 | $3,980 | $22.96 |
| Median | $47,280 | $3,940 | $22.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,560 | $3,463 | $19.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,200 | $4,433 | $25.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Weirton vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Weirton earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($48,940) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $47,760 | $47,280 | $33,610 | $59,560 | 40 |
| 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 Weirton
On the average salary of $47,760, a single filer in Weirton takes home about $39,206 a year, or $3,267 a month and $1,508 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Weirton-Steubenville, WV-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 | $39,684 | $3,307 |
| Working in WV | $39,206 | $3,267 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Weirton a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $47,760 buys what about $53,648 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Weirton ($45,840). A typical home costs $135,893, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other West Virginia cities
Weirton ranks 4th 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 Weirton: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Weirton?
$22.96 an hour on average, and $22.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Weirton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Weirton?
About $39,206 a year ($3,267 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,760.
Do paramedics earn more in Weirton than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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