Emergency Medical Technicians Salary (2025)
Based on 180,510 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $34,130 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,960 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $44,470 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $50,100 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $62,500 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$34K
25th
$38K
Median
$44K
75th
$50K
90th
$63K
Highest Paying States for Emergency Medical Technicians
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $68,110 |
| Alaska | $58,800 |
| Illinois | $56,080 |
| Maryland | $55,790 |
| New Jersey | $55,280 |
| California | $52,900 |
| New York | $52,870 |
| Massachusetts | $52,500 |
| Washington | $52,000 |
| Connecticut | $51,300 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Emergency Medical Technicians salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $68,110 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $51,300 — a difference of $16,810. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Emergency Medical Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 180,510 workers were employed as Emergency Medical Technicianss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $46,830 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-2042