Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in District of Columbia, all employers Sourced
Paramedics (SOC 29-2043) in District of Columbia, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | DC |
|---|---|
| Workers | 90 |
| 10th percentile | $62,980 |
| Median | $78,550 |
| 90th percentile | $96,640 |
| National median, government employers | $61,780 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Free practice tests for District of Columbia
NREMT Paramedic Certification ExaminationPractice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
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Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Paramedic (public EMS) page.
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