Medical Transport Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Transport make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Transport in the United States is $44,153 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Medical Transport's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,989
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,693 to $48,778
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,721
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Medical Transport Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,778 $4,065 $938 $23
Average $44,153 $3,679 $849 $21
25th Percentile $38,693 $3,224 $744 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Transport Salaries

A Medical Transport's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Medical Transport Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Transport's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,622
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,759
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,144
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,070
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,426
Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Transport$43,622
Intermediate Level Medical Transport$44,759
Senior Level Medical Transport$46,144
Specialist Level Medical Transport$47,070
Expert Level Medical Transport$47,426
$43,622 0 yr
$44,759 < 2 yrs
$46,144 2-4 yrs
$47,070 5-8 yrs
$47,426 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Medical Transports

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $55,690
  • San Francisco: $55,142
  • Oakland: $53,919

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Transport's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.53% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Emergency Services (Mentioned in 5.11% Job Postings): Emergency Services are the public organizations that respond to and deal with emergencies when they occur, especially those that provide police, ambulance, and firefighting services.
  • Public Safety Communications (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Public safety communication networks are used by emergency services organizations, such as police, fire and emergency medical services to prevent or respond to incidents that harm or endanger persons and/or properties.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.53%
Emergency Services 5.11%
Public Safety Communications 2.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Medical Transport's salary.
  • Safety Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Safety Procedures
$59,606
35%
Innovation
$51,658
17%
Coordination
$51,217
16%
Verbal Communication
$49,451
12%
Microsoft Office
$49,009
11%
Problem Solving
$49,009
11%
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How Education impacts a Medical Transport's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medical Transports enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Medical Transport with a No Diploma is between $41,255 and $44,099).

Medical Transport Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medical Transport
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 33.3%
High School 50.0%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 16.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Medical Transport Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Transport's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medical Transport

Salaries for a Medical Transport can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $46,769 in 2023 to around $46,903 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Transport salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Transport Over Time

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2023
$46,769
2024
$47,151
2025
$46,903
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2023 $46,769
2024 $47,151
2025 $46,903
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