How much does an Emergency Medical Technician make?
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$41,440
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Emergency Medical Technician is $41,440 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $39,348 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,092 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Some related job titles are Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salaries with median pay of $42,568, EMT Salaries with median pay of $43,528, EMT-B Salaries with median pay of $41,720, Emergency Department Technician Salaries with median pay of $42,261.
Top Paying Companies
For an Emergency Medical Technician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Emergency Medical Technician in United States. Employers include FDNY, TransCare and Donald Martens & Sons.
Top Paying Companies
For Emergency Medical Technician in United States
| 1 | FDNY | $56,974 | |
| 2 | TransCare | $49,040 | |
| 3 | Donald Martens & Sons | $47,162 | |
| 4 | MMT | $46,270 | |
| 5 | InHouse Physicians | $46,260 | |
| 6 | Kaiser Permanente | $46,253 | |
| 7 | NJ | Mobile HealthCare | $44,858 | |
| 8 | DocGo | $44,582 | |
| 9 | US Air Force | $44,344 | |
| 10 | Fallon Ambulance Service | $43,549 |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 5 paying industries for an Emergency Medical Technician in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $44,344, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $43,021, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $42,408, Healthcare with a median total pay of $41,155, and Education with a median total pay of $39,255.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$44,344
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Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Emergency Medical Technician are FDNY, US Air Force, and US Army.
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Emergency Medical Technician pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Emergency Medical Technician is $39,348 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Emergency Medical Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2575 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Emergency Medical Technician employees.
The highest salary for an Emergency Medical Technician in United States is $60,219 per year.
The lowest salary for an Emergency Medical Technician in United States is $25,710 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Emergency Medical Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Emergency Medical Technician.
According to anonymous Glassdoor ratings, roughly 60% of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) report feeling satisfied with their salary. A few years of experience, ALS-assist training, and certification as a paramedic may augment an EMT's salary above their peers.
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EMT salary varies across companies and geographic locations. Depending on experience and special skills, rates range between $26,922.67 and $64,051.42. Most EMTs' salaries fall somewhere between these figures when they follow an average EMT career path. On average, emergency medical technicians can expect to earn around $39,349.11 per year.
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EMTs who are looking to boost their earning potential have multiple options for moving up the typical EMT career path. Entering emergency service on an ambulance requires an ALS-assist certification, and many EMT-Basic workers eventually earn an EMT-Paramedic certification. This is a minimum requirement for EMTs who want to work as firefighters, and it's a common, though not necessary, stepping stone toward certification as a mobile intensive care nurse. It is not necessary to get a four-year degree to become an EMT, though many employers offer bonus pay to EMTs, paramedics and firefighters with a bachelor's degree in an approved field of study.
You may be able to start negotiating for a higher salary as early on as your first job as an emergency medical technician. Browse through EMT job listings for ambulance crews, emergency department technicians, and even non-emergency medical transportation jobs to reach a wide variety of potential employers. Once you've gotten a job in the field, keep up with your training and biennial recertification. If possible, try to earn a four-year degree or learn a second language, both of which bolster your earning potential and make it easier to negotiate a great starting salary or raise.