SOC 29-2042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Medical Technicians — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in North Port, FL is $46,690 per year, close to the national median of $44,470 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in North Port, FL is $46,690 per year, close to the national median of $44,470 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,200 to $46,690.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Lakeland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 303rd of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,780 | −28.5% |
| 25th | $38,200 | −14.1% |
| Median (50th) | $46,690 | +5.0% |
| 75th | $46,690 | +5.0% |
| 90th | $50,980 | +14.6% |
| Mean | $44,240 | −0.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $48,510 | 150 | |
| 2 | Naples | $46,220 | 90 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $43,540 | 1,040 | |
| 4 | Pensacola | $42,990 | 200 | |
| 5 | Crestview | $42,500 | 150 | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $40,310 | 110 | |
| 7 | Miami | $40,100 | 1,110 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $39,560 | 110 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $39,220 | 350 | |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $39,120 | 540 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,690 buys what $45,155 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,155US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,690 a year, 5.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,780 to $50,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $48,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,690, or $22.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,470, so pay in North Port, FL is 5.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Port, FL earns more than $50,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,780 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lakeland, at $48,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in North Port, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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