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Paramedic (public EMS) · Washington

Paramedic salary in Washington

Paramedics in Washington earn a median $104,310 a year across all employers.

$104,310
median pay in WA, all employers
2,110
workers in WA (SOC 29-2043)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Washington, all employers Sourced

Paramedics (SOC 29-2043) in Washington, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureWA
Workers2,110
10th percentile$61,010
Median$104,310
90th percentile$133,040
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.

Pension in Washington

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 / Plan 3
PERS Plan 2 or Plan 3 (member's choice)
2%Age 65 with at least 5 years of service credit (Plan 2)5.38%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Washington pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Free practice tests for Washington

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.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Paramedic (public EMS) page.

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