Careers · Paramedics · District of Columbia
Paramedics in District of Columbia
Paramedics respond to emergency calls to provide medical care to sick or injured people. They assess patients, administer medications, operate medical equipment like EKGs, and deliver advanced life support before transport to hospitals In District of Columbia the median pay is $78,550 a year, 30% above the national median of $60,600.
$78,550median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$78,550–$96,640middle half earn
90employed in District of Columbia
$60,600U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against paramedics and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against paramedics and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in District of Columbia
25open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
3employers hiring
12posted in the last 7 days
IN · KS · WIwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Service OrientationCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Paramedics.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Paramedics pay in other states
Washington · $104,310New Jersey · $86,630Hawaii · $81,280Connecticut · $77,480Minnesota · $76,300Oregon · $74,840California · $74,590New York · $73,200Alaska · $71,860Maryland · $66,660
Related occupations
Emergency Medical TechniciansMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsCytogenetic TechnologistsCytotechnologistsHistotechnologistsMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansHistology TechniciansCardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against paramedics and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against paramedics and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-2043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.