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Emt-basic salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Emt-basic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.62
Average $20.62
Low $15.37
High $27.68

The average salary for a emt-basic is $20.62 per hour in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Emt-basic job openings in United States

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EMT Basic, Advanced and Parame...
Dalia Ambulance
Houston, TX
$15 - $19 an hour
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Emt-basic in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cape Cod Community College
 
$129,958per year
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City of Wichita Falls
 
$126,880per year
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Lake Michigan College
 
$111,280per year
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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue D...
 
$95,540per year
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City of Gresham
 
$91,421per year
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CAMBAY CONSULTING
 
$88,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Emt-basics near United States

  1. Pittsburgh, PA
    $26.51 per hour
  2. Knoxville, TN
    $26.35 per hour
  3. Raleigh, NC
    $25.91 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $21.27 per hour
  5. San Leandro, CA
    $21.18 per hour

Where can an Emt-basic earn more?

Compare salaries for Emt-basics in different locations
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