Emergency Medical Technician salary in United States
How much does an Emergency Medical Technician make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a emergency medical technician is $18.05 per hour in the United States. 34.9k salaries reported, updated at July 4, 2022.
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Most common benefits for Emergency Medical Technicians
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Salary satisfaction
Based on 349 ratings33% of Emergency Medical Technicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
First Responder
16,082 job openingsAverage $21.34 per hour
Firefighter/Emt
625 job openingsAverage $49,303 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
1,652 job openingsAverage $27,846 per year
Emergency Room Technician
3,420 job openingsAverage $20.08 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for an Emergency Medical Technician
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as an emergency medical technician (EMT)?
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Do you make good money as an emergency medical technician (EMT)?
Emergency medical technician (EMT) salaries vary between states. Some factors that determine how much an EMT makes include the level of experience, education, location and employer.
What type of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) get paid the most?
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) that make the most money include advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) and paramedics.
