Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
The median pay for a ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians in Pennsylvania is $32,630/year ($15.69/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $39K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $33K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $39K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary by metro in Pennsylvania
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $35K | +7% | 530 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $35K | +6% | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $34K | +4% | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $31K | -4% | 280 |
| York-Hanover | $31K | -4% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $32,630 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,860, and experienced ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians can clear $39,170. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,271/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 59.5% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $34,358 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.