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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

The median pay for a ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians in Massachusetts is $39,440/year ($18.96/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$39K
Median annual
$18.96/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$48K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $39K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$2,646/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden77.7% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$39,440/yr
After rent$590/mo
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Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $36,780, 25th percentile $37,660, median $39,440, 75th percentile $39,890, 90th percentile $47,980. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$38KMedian$39K75th$40K90th$48K
Bar chart showing Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $36,780, 25th percentile $37,660, median $39,440, 75th percentile $39,890, 90th percentile $47,980. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K.Top earners bring in $48K or more - a $11K spread from bottom to top.

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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Oklahoma$43K+27%120
Washington$41K+18%60
Oregon$40K+15%60
Massachusetts$39K+15%N/A
New Jersey$39K+14%170
Florida$38K+12%270
Maryland$37K+9%350
California$37K+8%850
Wisconsin$37K+7%290
Minnesota$36K+5%90
Delaware$36K+5%70
Illinois$36K+4%520
Tennessee$36K+4%430
New York$36K+4%740
Iowa$35K+3%230

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Frequently asked questions

How much do ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians make in Massachusetts?

The median is $39,440 a year - that works out to about $18.96 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,780, and experienced ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians can clear $47,980. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $39K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,646/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 77.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians salary go in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians salary is worth about $39,440 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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