Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the United States is around $45000 per year.

How much do Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics make in the United States?

In the United States, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics earn an average hourly wage of $21.63 and a mean annual wage of $45000.

Mean Hourly Wage

$21.63

Mean Annual Wage

$45000

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics earnings by experience

For Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $14.05 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $16.42 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $18.95, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $24.11. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $30.82 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $29220 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $34150 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $39410. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $50150, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $64110 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$14.05

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$29220

Earnings for Junior-level Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$16.42

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$34150

Earnings for Mid-level Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Median Hourly Wage

$18.95

Median Annual Wage

$39410

Earnings for Senior-level Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$24.11

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$50150

Earnings for Top-level Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$30.82

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$64110

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)