As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Paramedic in District of Columbia is $55,701, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,071 weekly, or $4,642 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Paramedic in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Paramedic in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $45,228 to $66,948. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,219) and 75th percentile ($61,588), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,948 per year. This $11,369 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Critical Thinking or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Firefighter Paramedic often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Firefighter Paramedic job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firefighter Paramedic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $45,228 DC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $50,219 DC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $55,701 DC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $61,588 DC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $66,948 DC July 01, 2026
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What is a Firefighter Paramedic ?

A paramedic is a specialist healthcare professional who responds to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics mainly work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. The scope of practice of a paramedic varies among countries, but generally includes autonomous decision making around the emergency care of patients. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics, although the term is sometimes used informally to refer to any ambulance personnel. In English-speaking countries, there is an official distinction between paramedics and emergency m...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $63,510 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $63,512 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $63,513 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $63,512 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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