EMT
EMTs typically earn $44,470 a year in the United States, and about 180,510 work in the field. Employment is projected to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
$44,470
Typical pay a year
+5.8%
Job growth 2025–35
13,800
Openings a year
181K
Employed in the US
BLS OES May 2025 · projections 2025–35
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Salary
$44,470 typical · 51 states, 436 metrosPay by state, metro, and work settingHow to become
Training, exam, first jobThe steps to becoming an EMTPrograms and schools
737 colleges, 29,331 graduates in 2024Every college by state, from NCES IPEDSCertification
Requirements by stateExams, certifying bodies, and verificationPractice test
Free questionsPrepare for the certification examCareer path
EMT $44,470 → Paramedic $60,600 → Registered Nurse $97,550Each step up and what it paysJobs
13,800 openings a yearWhere the jobs are, by setting and stateInterview
Questions and answersWhat hiring managers ask EMTsResume
Guide and sample layoutHow to lay out an EMT resumeHow much do emts make?
Typical EMT pay is $44,470 a year across the United States. Among the ten states that employ the most emts, it ranges from $53,610 in New Jersey to $37,260 in Texas. See all 51 states and 436 metro areas.
| State | Typical pay a year | Vs national $44,470 | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $53,610 | +21% | 6,120 |
| New York | $48,400 | +9% | 14,840 |
| California | $46,380 | +4% | 21,880 |
| Georgia | $45,550 | +2% | 6,260 |
| North Carolina | $44,250 | same | 6,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,310 | -3% | 10,160 |
| Illinois | $42,260 | -5% | 7,840 |
| Ohio | $40,220 | -10% | 5,560 |
| Florida | $39,870 | -10% | 6,060 |
| Texas | $37,260 | -16% | 12,770 |
BLS OES May 2025 · the ten states with the most emts, ranked by typical pay
What does each step pay?
EMT career path →BLS OES May 2025 · typical annual pay, United States
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