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Best states for a combat medic
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for combat medics in the United States. Combat medic positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for combat medics.Our research found that Vermont is the best state for combat medics, while Connecticut and Massachusetts are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Vermont has a median salary of $48,255 and Connecticut has the highest median salary among all 50 states for combat medics.
The median salary for combat medics in Vermont is $48,255. Compare that to the median salary in Utah of $30,920, which ranked worst for combat medics, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a combat medic, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for combat medics in 2026
1. Vermont
Total combat medic jobs: 21 Average annual salary: $48,255 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 3.54
2. West Virginia
Total combat medic jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $44,006 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
3. Rhode Island
Total combat medic jobs: 12 Average annual salary: $48,114 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
4. Louisiana
Total combat medic jobs: 40 Average annual salary: $43,441 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
5. Connecticut
Total combat medic jobs: 26 Average annual salary: $53,479 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
6. Maine
Total combat medic jobs: 14 Average annual salary: $44,105 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
7. Indiana
Total combat medic jobs: 64 Average annual salary: $42,036 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
8. Massachusetts
Total combat medic jobs: 51 Average annual salary: $51,831 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
9. Mississippi
Total combat medic jobs: 36 Average annual salary: $40,215 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Location Quotient: 2.2
10. New Jersey
Total combat medic jobs: 53 Average annual salary: $49,917 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
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Detailed list of the best states for a combat medic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $48,255 | $33,000 | 623,657 | 21 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $44,006 | $32,000 | 1,815,857 | 18 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $48,114 | $32,000 | 1,059,639 | 12 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $43,441 | $33,000 | 4,684,333 | 40 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $53,479 | $35,000 | 3,588,184 | 26 |
| 6 | Maine | $44,105 | $30,000 | 1,335,907 | 14 |
| 7 | Indiana | $42,036 | $32,000 | 6,666,818 | 64 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $51,831 | $34,000 | 6,859,819 | 51 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $40,215 | $31,000 | 2,984,100 | 36 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $49,917 | $33,000 | 9,005,644 | 53 |
| 11 | Alaska | $43,200 | $37,000 | 739,795 | 8 |
| 12 | Texas | $42,488 | $32,000 | 28,304,596 | 169 |
| 13 | New York | $47,221 | $31,000 | 19,849,399 | 105 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $46,502 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 12 |
| 15 | Ohio | $41,998 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 81 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $39,299 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 54 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $48,062 | $33,000 | 693,972 | 10 |
| 18 | Nevada | $39,448 | $30,000 | 2,998,039 | 20 |
| 19 | Delaware | $45,248 | $30,000 | 961,939 | 7 |
| 20 | Oregon | $39,583 | $31,000 | 4,142,776 | 40 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $40,292 | $27,000 | 12,805,537 | 103 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $39,852 | $33,000 | 1,427,538 | 11 |
| 23 | Iowa | $35,260 | $28,000 | 3,145,711 | 55 |
| 24 | Virginia | $42,115 | $29,000 | 8,470,020 | 44 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $38,319 | $31,000 | 1,920,076 | 8 |
| 26 | Georgia | $38,679 | $29,000 | 10,429,379 | 58 |
| 27 | Michigan | $37,419 | $27,000 | 9,962,311 | 57 |
| 28 | California | $42,030 | $32,000 | 39,536,653 | 149 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $34,120 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 28 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $36,028 | $27,000 | 5,024,369 | 37 |
| 31 | Arizona | $37,253 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 44 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $37,060 | $29,000 | 2,088,070 | 14 |
| 33 | Idaho | $34,519 | $28,000 | 1,716,943 | 19 |
| 34 | Maryland | $41,679 | $28,000 | 6,052,177 | 32 |
| 35 | Alabama | $35,145 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 35 |
| 36 | Florida | $35,424 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 162 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $36,699 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 2 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $33,999 | $27,000 | 3,930,864 | 31 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $35,053 | $27,000 | 5,795,483 | 46 |
| 40 | Washington | $35,703 | $28,000 | 7,405,743 | 69 |
| 41 | Illinois | $34,725 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 106 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $35,278 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 71 |
| 43 | Colorado | $37,294 | $30,000 | 5,607,154 | 26 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $32,213 | $26,000 | 869,666 | 11 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $34,150 | $27,000 | 755,393 | 7 |
| 46 | Kansas | $35,035 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 1 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $32,706 | $25,000 | 4,454,189 | 28 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $33,108 | $26,000 | 5,576,606 | 54 |
| 49 | Montana | $34,014 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 3 |
| 50 | Missouri | $33,531 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 30 |
| 51 | Utah | $30,920 | $25,000 | 3,101,833 | 23 |
Highest paying states for combat medics
| Rank | State | Avg. Combat Medic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $48,255 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $44,006 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $48,114 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $43,441 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $53,479 |
| 6 | Maine | $44,105 |
| 7 | Indiana | $42,036 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $51,831 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $40,215 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $49,917 |
| 11 | Alaska | $43,200 |
| 12 | Texas | $42,488 |
| 13 | New York | $47,221 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $46,502 |
| 15 | Ohio | $41,998 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $39,299 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $48,062 |
| 18 | Nevada | $39,448 |
| 19 | Delaware | $45,248 |
| 20 | Oregon | $39,583 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $40,292 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $39,852 |
| 23 | Iowa | $35,260 |
| 24 | Virginia | $42,115 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $38,319 |
| 26 | Georgia | $38,679 |
| 27 | Michigan | $37,419 |
| 28 | California | $42,030 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $34,120 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $36,028 |
| 31 | Arizona | $37,253 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $37,060 |
| 33 | Idaho | $34,519 |
| 34 | Maryland | $41,679 |
| 35 | Alabama | $35,145 |
| 36 | Florida | $35,424 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $36,699 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $33,999 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $35,053 |
| 40 | Washington | $35,703 |
| 41 | Illinois | $34,725 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $35,278 |
| 43 | Colorado | $37,294 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $32,213 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $34,150 |
| 46 | Kansas | $35,035 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $32,706 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $33,108 |
| 49 | Montana | $34,014 |
| 50 | Missouri | $33,531 |
| 51 | Utah | $30,920 |
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Updated January 8, 2025