How Much Does an EMT Make in Alaska in 2026?
Typical pay for EMTs in Alaska, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Alaska · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical EMT in Alaska earns about $27.61 per hour ($57,440 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $4,787 a month or $1,105 a week. These figures cover the full range of EMT roles across the state, from hospital-based crews to rural ambulance services.
Alaska's EMT pay runs 29% above the national figure of $44,470, one of the widest gaps in the country. That puts Alaska 2nd out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for EMT pay. The state employs about 310 EMTs, a small workforce compared with the national total of 180,510, so figures here can shift more from year to year than in larger states.
EMT pay in Alaska at a glance
- EMTs in Alaska typically earn $27.61 an hour ($57,440 a year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025).
- That pay is 29% above the national figure, ranking Alaska 2nd out of 51 states for EMT pay.
- Anchorage, the state's only reported metro, pays EMTs $51,130 a year, slightly below the statewide figure.
- Entry-level EMTs in Alaska start around $44,400 a year, while the top 10% make over $81,150.
- Alaska's EMT pay rose about 22.7% over the past five years, from $46,810 in 2021 to $57,440 in 2025.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an EMT make in Alaska?
EMT pay by career stage in Alaska
| Career stage | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $44,400$21.35 an hour | $34,130$16.41 an hour |
| First years | $48,130$23.14 an hour | $37,960$18.25 an hour |
| Typical EMT | $57,440$27.61 an hour | $44,470$21.38 an hour |
| Experienced | $63,350$30.46 an hour | $50,100$24.09 an hour |
| Top 10% | $81,150$39.02 an hour | $62,500$30.05 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
EMT pay by experience level in Alaska
Entry-level positions in Alaska typically offer around $21.35 an hour, or about $44,400 a year, for EMTs just starting out. Pay for newer EMTs often lands closer to $23.14 an hour, or $48,130 a year, within the first couple of years. From there, pay tends to climb toward the statewide typical figure of $57,440 a year as EMTs gain experience and take on more responsibility.
Experienced EMTs in Alaska often earn upwards of $30.46 an hour, or $63,350 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $81,150 a year. That leaves a spread of $36,750 between entry-level and top pay, one of the widest gaps in the country. Setting, years on the job, and city all play a part, with hospital-based and metro roles generally paying more than rural ambulance work.
EMT pay growth in Alaska
Typical (median) annual wage for EMTs in Alaska · BLS OES May estimates, 2021 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Alaska's EMT pay rose from $46,810 in 2021 to $57,440 in 2025, a gain of $10,630 over five years. That works out to a 22.7% increase, tracked year by year in government wage data. The rise was steady, with pay climbing in each of the five years measured, including a notable jump between 2023 and 2024. Pay has moved up consistently rather than in a single spike.
Nationally, EMT pay rose about 25% over the same kind of stretch, so Alaska's climb has run close to, though slightly behind, the national pace. For someone starting as an EMT in Alaska now, this history shows pay has moved up in recent years; it does not guarantee future increases.
EMT salary by city in Alaska
Alaska's wage data covers only Anchorage, whose figures reflect the greater metro area and where the city holds the state's largest EMT workforce at 160 workers. There, EMTs typically earn $24.58 an hour, or $51,130 a year, about 11% below the statewide figure of $57,440. Because Anchorage is the only metro area broken out separately, pay for EMTs elsewhere in Alaska is not reported city by city in this data.
Since Anchorage is both the highest- and lowest-figure city in this dataset, there is no city-to-city spread to report within Alaska. Anchorage also holds the state's largest concentration of EMT jobs among those tracked separately. Pay figures reflect Anchorage's cost of living, which runs well above much of the rest of the state, so EMTs in smaller Alaska communities may see different figures than what's reported here.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Alaska | EMTs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $51,130 | $24.58 | -11% | 160 |
Each row is one BLS metro area; cities that share a metro share its figures · BLS OES May 2025 · Alaska typical pay $57,440
Is Alaska a good state for EMTs?
EMTs in Alaska earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $57,440 a year, 29% above the national figure and the 2nd highest of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Alaska, about 1.0 are EMT positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 1.2. That makes EMTs a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates. Taken together, Alaska is one of the better-paying states for EMTs.
Summary
EMTs in Alaska typically earn $57,440 a year, a figure that has climbed by $10,630, or 22.7%, since 2021. Pay runs well above the national figure and ranks 2nd among all states. Readers who want to become an EMT in Alaska should check the state's licensing or National Registry requirements, and compare local figures on Anchorage's city page before deciding where to work.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an EMT make in Alaska?
- EMTs in Alaska typically earn **$27.61 an hour**, or about $57,440 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That's well above the national figure of $44,470 a year, and the state ranks 2nd out of 51 for EMT pay.
- How much does an EMT make an hour in Alaska?
- EMTs in Alaska typically earn **$27.61 an hour**, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Pay ranges from about $21.35 an hour for entry-level EMTs up to over $39.02 an hour for the top 10% of earners.
- What is the starting pay for an EMT in Alaska?
- Entry-level EMTs in Alaska typically start around **$21.35 an hour**, or about $44,400 a year. Pay tends to rise toward the statewide typical figure of $57,440 a year within the first few years on the job, as new EMTs gain experience and take on more responsibility.
- Which city in Alaska pays EMTs the most?
- Alaska's wage data covers only **Anchorage**, so there is no city-to-city comparison available within the state. Anchorage EMTs typically earn $51,130 a year, or $24.58 an hour, about 11% below the statewide figure, and the city holds the state's largest reported EMT workforce.
- Is EMT pay in Alaska higher than the national rate?
- Yes. EMTs in Alaska typically earn **$57,440 a year**, about 29% more than the national figure of $44,470. Alaska ranks 2nd out of 51 states for EMT pay, though nearby Washington pays somewhat less, at $52,690 a year.