Paramedics pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for paramedics is $23.30 an hour ($48,460 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). West Virginia ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.28 | $35,930 |
| 25% of workers | $20.62 | $42,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.30 | $48,460 |
| 75% of workers | $27.16 | $56,500 |
| 90% of workers | $30.19 | $62,800 |
Paramedics pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $49,700 | 60 |
| Morgantown | $49,370 | 60 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $47,280 | 40 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $43,750 | 330 |
| Charleston | $43,110 | 130 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (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 West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,130 |
| Nursing Assistants | $36,720 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $55,360 |
| Medical Assistants | $37,180 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $68,670 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $34,360 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,210 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $74,150 |
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