Paramedics pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for paramedics is $29.08 an hour ($60,480 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,600). Virginia ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.44 | $42,520 |
| 25% of workers | $24.02 | $49,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.08 | $60,480 |
| 75% of workers | $32.23 | $67,030 |
| 90% of workers | $37.15 | $77,280 |
Paramedics pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $64,120 | 400 |
| Charlottesville | $63,870 | 100 |
| Richmond | $63,750 | 0 |
| Winchester | $60,600 | 50 |
| Roanoke | $59,020 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $50,150 | 120 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for paramedics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Nursing Assistants | $43,200 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,920 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,420 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,910 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,910 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
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