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Emergency medical technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Emergency Medical Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.50
Average $22.50
Low $14.69
High $34.47

The average salary for a emergency medical technician is $22.50 per hour in the United States. 12.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Emergency Medical Technician job openings in United States

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Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), ...
Prisma Health3.5out of 5 stars.
Seneca, SC
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Emergency Medical Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Banner Health
 
$332,800per year
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Mission Health
 
$260,000per year
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San Mateo County Community Col...
 
$249,881per year
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ADASTAFF
 
$228,800per year
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Napa Valley College
 
$187,054per year
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Bristol Bay Area Health Corpor...
 
$180,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Emergency Medical Technicians near United States

  1. York, PA
    $29.98 per hour
  2. Colorado Springs, CO
    $25.67 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $24.12 per hour
  4. Denver, CO
    $24.07 per hour
  5. Memphis, TN
    $22.17 per hour

Where can an Emergency Medical Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Emergency Medical Technicians in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Emergency Medical Technician get paid in United States?

Emt-basic

Job openings
Average $20.62 per hour

Senior Emergency Medical Technician

Job openings
Average $159,168 per year