Home/Hire/Paramedic/Richmond, VA
Hire a Paramedic in Richmond, VA
The fire department is hiring for the same certification you are. A paramedic who runs a truck as lead belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Richmond, the May 2025 median is about $63.8K, 5% over the Virginia median.
What to offer
An ambulance service that copies a national midpoint will lose paramedics to the fire department. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who can run a truck as lead.
| Percentile | Metro | VA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $54,430 | $49,960 | $49,660 |
| Median | $63,750 | $60,480 | $60,600 |
| 75th | $73,240 | $67,030 | $73,470 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the shift pattern, the call volume, and the protocols the crew works under. Ask how long the person has worked as the lead medic on a truck.
License and training
Every state licenses or certifies paramedics. Most use the National Registry paramedic exam as part of the path. Confirm your state EMS office's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, EMTs and paramedics
Nearby metros
- Charlottesville, VA · 65 miles
- Lexington Park, MD · 75 miles
- Virginia Beach, VA · 95 miles
- Washington, DC · 98 miles
Related roles
- Hire a Cardiovascular Technologist in Richmond
- Hire a CNA in Richmond
- Hire a Community Health Worker in Richmond
- Hire a Nurse Anesthetist in Richmond
- Hire a Dentist in Richmond
- Hire a Dietitian in Richmond
- Hire a Health Education Specialist in Richmond
- Hire a Health Information Technologist in Richmond
- General Internist
- Hire a Medical Assistant in Richmond
- Hire an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist in Richmond
- Hire an Orderly in Richmond
- Hire a Pharmacy Technician in Richmond
- Hire a Phlebotomist in Richmond
- Hire a Registered Nurse in Richmond
- Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Richmond
- Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Richmond
- Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Richmond
- Hire a Surgical Technologist in Richmond
Job seekers: Paramedic jobs in Richmond.
Questions
What do paramedics earn in Richmond, VA?
In Richmond, the May 2025 median for paramedics is about $63.8K, 5% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $54.4K to $73.2K.
Who hires paramedics in Richmond?
Ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals hire paramedics in Richmond. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Med-trans, Rocky Mountain Holdings, City of Hopewell.
How do I get licensed as a paramedic in Virginia?
Start with the Virginia EMS office. Most states use the National Registry exam as part of the path.
What should an ambulance service in Richmond weigh when hiring?
Ask about lead experience and shift fit. This metro is 5% over the Virginia median.