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Paramedic salary in West Virginia

Paramedics in West Virginia earn a median $48,460 a year across all employers.

$48,460
median pay in WV, all employers
1,090
workers in WV (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 West Virginia, all employers Sourced

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

MeasureWV
Workers1,090
10th percentile$35,930
Median$48,460
90th percentile$62,800
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 West Virginia

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Public Employees Retirement System - Tier II (PERS Tier II)
PERS Tier II
2%Age 62 with 10+ years of contributing service (active member)6%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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia

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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