Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #44 of 51 · KY
16.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,990 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $36,800
Employment 2,770
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,800P25 $31,200 Median $36,800P75 $44,380P90 $49,950
About 80% of emergency medical technicianss in Kentucky earn between $29,800 and $49,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean emergency medical technicians salary in Kentucky is $38,990, about 16.7% below the U.S. average ($46,830). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,210 | $45,680 | 800 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $43,660 | $45,650 | 240 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,600 | $38,120 | 90 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,140 | $37,640 | 80 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,840 | $35,420 | 250 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,200 | $35,370 | 360 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $31,200 | $35,000 | 400 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $31,200 | $33,640 | 250 |