Paramedic Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Paramedic Salary
$17.33/hour
The average salary for a Paramedic in Virginia is $17.33 per hour. This is 99% lower than the US average of $34.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Paramedic salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$17.33/hour
Virginia
99% lower than the US average.
$34.57/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Paramedics?
Only Richmond, Virginia reports pay data for Paramedics, averaging $53 per hour. Richmond, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $76. For comparison, the Virginia average for Paramedics is $17 per hour — Richmond, Virginia pays 208% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, Virginia | $53 | $76 |
How does the pay for Paramedics in Virginia compare to nearby states?
New York pays Paramedics the most, averaging $22 per hour, followed by Kentucky ($15). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $33. For comparison, the Virginia average for Paramedics is $17 per hour — New York pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $22 | $33 |
| Kentucky | $15 | $22 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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