Paramedic salary in West Virginia
What paramedics earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,460$23.30 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$42,880 – $56,500Top 10%: $62,800+
Jobs1,0902.40× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $75,190 | $36.15 | 840 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $43,750 | $21.03 | 330 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $49,760 | $23.92 | 310 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,180 | $23.17 | 150 |
| Charleston, WV | $43,110 | $20.73 | 130 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $51,650 | $24.83 | 130 |
| Morgantown, WV | $49,370 | $23.74 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $49,700 | $23.89 | 60 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $60,600 | $29.14 | 50 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $47,280 | $22.73 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Paramedic pay in similar states
Montana · $50,890 Arkansas · $50,310 Kentucky · $49,890 South Dakota · $48,830 Alabama · $48,540 Oklahoma · $46,790
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in West Virginia?
Paramedics in West Virginia earned a median of $48,460 a year ($23.30 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $42,880 to $56,500.
Where in West Virginia do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $75,190.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.