Paramedics pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,230 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Wheeling earn between $41,480 and $58,270.
- $31K10th
- $41K25th
- $50KMedian
- $58K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,590 | $4,132 | $23.84 |
| Median | $49,700 | $4,142 | $23.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,480 | $3,457 | $19.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,270 | $4,856 | $28.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Wheeling earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($48,940) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $49,590 | $49,700 | $30,810 | $62,230 | 60 |
| 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 Wheeling
On the average salary of $49,590, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $40,599 a year, or $3,383 a month and $1,561 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, 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 | $41,104 | $3,425 |
| Working in WV | $40,599 | $3,383 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $49,590 buys what about $56,146 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 1st of 5 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Wheeling: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Wheeling?
$23.84 an hour on average, and $23.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $40,599 a year ($3,383 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,590.
Do paramedics earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 1.66, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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