Combat Medic Salary in the United States

How much does a Combat Medic make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Combat Medic in the United States is $21 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $18 and $25. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

What is a Combat Medic?

Combat Medic or field medic is a US term for military personnel who have been trained to at least an EMT-B level (16-week course in the U.S. Army), and are responsible for providing first aid and frontline trauma care on the battlefield. They are also responsible for providing continuous medical care in the absence of a readily available physician, including care for disease and battle injuries. Combat medics are normally co-located with the combat troops they serve in order to easily move with the troops and monitor ongoing health. Other countries have similar services, but this article is p...


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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Combat Medic in the United States. The average hourly rate for Combat Medic ranges from $18 to $25 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $18 to $25 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $21.


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