SOC 29-2042 · May 2025 · United States
Emergency Medical Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians across the United States is $44,470 per year, measured over 180,510 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $66,410.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +5.1%
- Openings per year
- 14,100
- Typical entry-level education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Emergency Medical Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 94.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $66,410 and Oklahoma pays $34,170.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $66,410 | 560 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $57,440 | 310 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $53,610 | 6,120 | |
| 4 | Washington | $52,690 | 2,940 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $51,290 | 430 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $50,640 | 2,190 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $50,230 | 4,550 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $49,270 | 1,970 | |
| 9 | New York | $48,400 | 14,840 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $48,100 | 3,400 |
States with the most Emergency Medical Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 21,880 | $46,380 | |
| 2 | New York | 14,840 | $48,400 | |
| 3 | Texas | 12,770 | $37,260 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 10,160 | $43,310 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 7,840 | $42,260 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 6,680 | $44,250 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 6,260 | $45,550 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 6,120 | $53,610 | |
| 9 | Florida | 6,060 | $39,870 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 5,560 | $40,220 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $68,160 | 80 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $67,050 | 460 |
| 3 | Redding | $60,120 | 80 |
| 4 | Trenton | $56,430 | 130 |
| 5 | Seattle | $55,700 | 1,290 |
| 6 | Bridgeport | $54,990 | 270 |
| 7 | San Jose | $54,650 | 830 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $53,940 | 80 |
| 9 | Wilmington | $53,850 | 240 |
| 10 | New York | $53,820 | 13,780 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.