Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for emergency medical technicians and paramedicss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $52,750 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $48,150
Total employment 281,120 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do emergency medical technicians and paramedics make in the U.S.?
The median emergency medical technicians and paramedics salary in the United States is $48,150 per year (mean $52,750), and about 80% earn between $36,000 and $76,810.
How much do emergency medical technicians and paramedics make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,750 and 2,080 work hours per year.