What are the main factors that influence an Ems Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Ems Driver's salary?

An Ems Driver's salary grows with experience: a Surface Mount Tech Machine Operator I (0-1 years)earns $37,677, a Ems Driver (1-3 years)earns $46,700, a Surface Mount Tech Machine Operator III (3-5 years)earns $51,934,

What are the highest paying states for an Ems Driver?

Ems Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ems Driver roles are District of Columbia $49,503, California $49,316, Massachusetts $48,658. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ems Driver roles make?

Salaries for Ems Driver level roles vary by specialization: Ems Manager: $119,118; Ems Captain: $94,109; Ems Instructor: $93,204; Ems Liaison: $72,915; Ems Lieutenant: $70,705.

Ems Driver Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Ems Driver make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ems Driver in Rhode Island is $46,356 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Ems Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,133
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,407 to $50,950
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,901

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Ems Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,950	$4,246	$980	$24
Average	$46,356	$3,863	$891	$22
25th Percentile	$41,407	$3,451	$796	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Ems Driver Salaries

An Ems Driver'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Ems Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ems Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,503.
California: $49,316.
Massachusetts: $48,658.

District of Columbia $49,503 California $49,316 Massachusetts $48,658 Washington $48,480 New Jersey $48,462 Alaska $48,399 Connecticut $47,782 New York $47,532

Hawaii $46,731 Rhode Island $46,356 Maryland $46,101 Minnesota $45,752 Colorado $45,618 Illinois $45,573 Oregon $45,404 Delaware $45,278

New Hampshire $45,200 Virginia $45,023 Pennsylvania $44,509 Nevada $44,250 North Dakota $44,165 Michigan $44,031 Wisconsin $43,982 Vermont $43,883

Texas $43,611 Maine $43,593 Arizona $43,566 Ohio $43,535 Georgia $43,123 Indiana $42,918 Wyoming $42,877 Utah $42,815

Iowa $42,788 Kansas $42,573 Louisiana $42,511 North Carolina $42,488 Missouri $42,479 Florida $42,305 Montana $42,211 Nebraska $42,122

Kentucky $42,073 South Carolina $41,894 Tennessee $41,782 Idaho $41,737 New Mexico $41,411 Oklahoma $41,339 Alabama $41,076 South Dakota $40,633

Arkansas $40,391 West Virginia $40,262 Mississippi $39,873

Top Paying Cities for Ems Drivers

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:

Adamsville: $46,935
Albion: $46,539
Ashaway: $46,846

Adamsville, RI $46,935 Albion, RI $46,539 Ashaway, RI $46,846 Barrington, RI $46,416 Block Island, RI $46,675 Bradford, RI $46,818 Bristol, RI $46,595 Carolina, RI $46,741

Charlestown, RI $46,758 Chepachet, RI $46,665 Clayville, RI $46,535 Coventry, RI $46,537 West Greenwich, RI $46,665 East Greenwich, RI $46,506 Exeter, RI $46,652 Fiskeville, RI $46,415

Forestdale, RI $46,773 Foster, RI $46,640 Glendale, RI $46,777 Greene, RI $46,701 Greenville, RI $46,433 Harmony, RI $46,493 Harrisville, RI $46,756 Hope, RI $46,444

Hope Valley, RI $46,805 Hopkinton, RI $46,867 Jamestown, RI $46,710 Kenyon, RI $46,735 Little Compton, RI $46,928 Manville, RI $46,600 Mapleville, RI $46,674 Newport, RI $46,757

Middletown, RI $46,778 North Kingstown, RI $46,586 North Scituate, RI $46,494 Oakland, RI $46,724 Pascoag, RI $46,787 Pawtucket, RI $46,347 Central Falls, RI $46,367 Cumberland, RI $46,631

Lincoln, RI $46,414 Portsmouth, RI $46,752 Prudence Island, RI $46,656 Rockville, RI $46,860 Saunderstown, RI $46,682 Shannock, RI $46,738 Slatersville, RI $46,773 Slocum, RI $46,681

Tiverton, RI $46,895 Wakefield, RI $46,722 Kingston, RI $46,704 Narragansett, RI $46,735 Peace Dale, RI $46,716 Warren, RI $46,536 Warwick, RI $46,406 Westerly, RI $46,857

West Kingston, RI $46,719 West Warwick, RI $46,463 Wood River Junction, RI $46,786 Woonsocket, RI $46,776 North Smithfield, RI $46,669 Wyoming, RI $46,738 Providence, RI $46,333 Cranston, RI $46,340

North Providence, RI $46,345 East Providence, RI $46,337 Riverside, RI $46,351 Rumford, RI $46,345 Smithfield, RI $46,439 Johnston, RI $46,361

Ems Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ems Driver'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 May 01, 2026

$41,407

Average $46,356/year

$50,950

$3,451

Average $3,863/month

$4,246

$796

Average $891/week

$980

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,950	$4,246	$980	$24
Average	$46,356	$3,863	$891	$22
25th Percentile	$41,407	$3,451	$796	$20

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