The median Emergency Medical Technician (emt) salary is $22.00 per hour, or $45,760 per year, based on 336 job postings across 61 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$22.00
Median hourly
$45,760
Annual salary
$19-$27
Pay range
61
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Emergency Medical Technician (emt) earns $22.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $20.50 and $24.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -4.4% movement versus the prior period.
Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-4.4%
Current median: $21.50/hr
Prior period: $22.50/hr
Job openings
+97.8%
89 recent postings
Previous period: 45 postings
Daily pay signal
$21.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Emergency Medical Technician (emt) postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $22.50/hr to $21.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$18.50
$38,480/yr
Median
$22.00
$45,760/yr
Top earners
$26.50
$55,120/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $21.50/hr | 89 |
Mar 2026 | $22.50/hr | 45 |
Feb 2026 | $26.50/hr | 23 |
Jan 2026 | $21.50/hr | 35 |
Dec 2025 | $22.25/hr | 78 |
Nov 2025 | $20.50/hr | 66 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$20.51
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Estimated from national data
~$21.61
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Estimated from national data
~$21.40
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5 postings · 1 companies
$20.50
$21-$21
17 postings · 9 companies
$22.50
$22-$26
Estimated from national data
~$24.48
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Estimated from national data
~$18.79
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6 postings · 4 companies
$24.00
$24-$25
Estimated from national data
~$22.10
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9 postings · 3 companies
$23.00
$18-$23
9 postings · 3 companies
$20.50
$21-$21
Estimated from national data
~$21.81
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Estimated from national data
~$20.03
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11 postings · 4 companies
$22.00
$21-$23
6 postings · 1 companies
$22.00
$22-$23
Estimated from national data
~$21.84
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Estimated from national data
~$23.05
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Estimated from national data
~$23.67
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Estimated from national data
~$18.77
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Estimated from national data
~$22.87
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Estimated from national data
~$21.09
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24 postings · 5 companies
$26.50
$27-$27
Estimated from national data
~$19.28
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Estimated from national data
~$18.73
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Estimated from national data
~$24.87
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Estimated from national data
~$20.63
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Estimated from national data
~$24.36
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Estimated from national data
~$19.55
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Estimated from national data
~$19.24
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Estimated from national data
~$21.11
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17 postings · 6 companies
$25.50
$24-$27
Estimated from national data
~$25.09
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19 postings · 8 companies
$23.00
$23-$25
13 postings · 5 companies
$19.00
$18-$21
6 postings · 4 companies
$20.00
$19-$20
8 postings · 3 companies
$21.00
$21-$22
9 postings · 4 companies
$20.50
$18-$21
Estimated from national data
~$24.39
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15 postings · 8 companies
$24.50
$24-$25
Estimated from national data
~$23.81
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11 postings · 5 companies
$18.50
$18-$20
Estimated from national data
~$24.13
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7 postings · 2 companies
$23.00
$23-$23
12 postings · 3 companies
$20.50
$20-$21
Estimated from national data
~$19.50
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Estimated from national data
~$23.17
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23 postings · 3 companies
$22.00
$22-$22
Estimated from national data
~$25.08
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Estimated from national data
~$20.44
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Estimated from national data
~$22.58
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Estimated from national data
~$20.36
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Emergency Medical Technician (emt) positions.
Virtua Health
5 postings
$26.50/hr
Cataldo Ambulance
20 postings
$26.50/hr
Docgo
21 postings
$25.00/hr
Valley Health System (new Jersey)
6 postings
$24.00/hr
Prime Healthcare Services
10 postings
$22.50/hr
American Ambulance
9 postings
$17.50/hr
Ridge Ambulance Service
5 postings
$20.50/hr
Ohio Ambulance
5 postings
$21.00/hr
Join Parachute
80 postings
$21.50/hr
Unknown
5 postings
$22.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician (emt) | 102 | $22.00/hr |
| (part Time) Emergency Medical Technician (emt-b / Emt-a) | 42 | $21.50/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician (emt-b / Emt-a) | 38 | $20.50/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician - Emt | 18 | $24.25/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician (emt-b) | 9 | $22.00/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician Emt | 4 | $27.00/hr |
| Rn Medical-surgical / Emergency Department | 3 | $58.94/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician (emt) - Charleston, Sc | 3 | $18.50/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician (emt I) | 3 | $26.00/hr |
| License Emergency Medical Technician(emt)/ Emergency Medical Responder(em | 3 | $18.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Emergency Medical Technician (emt) salaries.
FAQ
The median Emergency Medical Technician (emt) salary is $22.00 per hour, or $45,760 annually. Pay ranges from $18.50/hr (10th percentile) to $26.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 336 job postings, the highest paying states for Emergency Medical Technician (emt)s include Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 336 Emergency Medical Technician (emt) job postings across 61 states, from 99 different healthcare employers.
Emergency Medical Technician (emt) pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Emergency Medical Technician (emt) pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 4.4%.
Emergency Medical Technician (emt) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.00 to $4.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Emergency Medical Technician (emt) pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.
Entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (emt)s typically earn around $18.50 to $20.50 per hour ($38,480 to $42,640 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $22.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 336 active postings with listed compensation for Emergency Medical Technician (emt). We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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