Ambulance Driver and Attendant salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An ambulance driver and attendant earns a median of $35,450 a year ($17.04 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $36,210. About 12,630 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $35,450
- Gross pay
- $1,363.46
- Federal income tax
- −$79.77
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$84.53
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.77
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,179.39
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $35,450
- Federal
- $2,074
- FICA
- $2,712
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $30,664
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Parking Attendant: $35,150
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment: $35,830
- Packer and Packager: $36,280
- Motor Vehicle Operator: $37,180
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur: $37,290
- Stocker and Order Filler: $37,330
- Passenger Attendant: $37,720
BLS occupation: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-3011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.04; the average is $17.41.
What is the salary range for an ambulance driver and attendant?
The bottom 10% earn under $27,350 and the top 10% earn over $45,960 a year.
How much is $35,450 after taxes?
About $30,664 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $29,803 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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