How Much Does an EMT Make in Hot Springs, AR in 2026?
Typical pay for EMTs in Hot Springs, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Arkansas.
BLS OES May 2025 · Hot Springs metro area
A typical EMT in Hot Springs, Arkansas earns $16.75 per hour, or $34,830 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $2,903 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $29,300, and the top 10% of earners make over $45,670.
That pay is 4% below the Arkansas figure of $36,230 and 22% below the national figure of $44,470. Hot Springs ranks 3rd of 4 metro areas in Arkansas for EMT pay. About 80 EMTs work in the Hot Springs area.
EMT pay in Hot Springs at a glance
- Typical pay is $16.75 an hour, or $34,830 a year.
- That is 4% below the Arkansas figure, ranking 3rd of 4 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $29,300; the top 10% make over $45,670.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an EMT make in Hot Springs?
Pay in Hot Springs runs from entry-level positions at around $14.09 an hour to more than $21.96 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Arkansas and national figures.
EMT pay by career stage in Hot Springs
| Career stage | Hot Springs | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $29,300$14.09 an hour | $28,370$13.64 an hour | $34,130$16.41 an hour |
| First years | $34,830$16.75 an hour | $31,840$15.31 an hour | $37,960$18.25 an hour |
| Typical EMT | $34,830$16.75 an hour | $36,230$17.42 an hour | $44,470$21.38 an hour |
| Experienced | $43,120$20.73 an hour | $41,670$20.04 an hour | $50,100$24.09 an hour |
| Top 10% | $45,670$21.96 an hour | $49,910$24.00 an hour | $62,500$30.05 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Hot Springs area as BLS defines it
EMT pay growth in Hot Springs
Typical (median) annual wage for EMTs in the Hot Springs area · BLS OES May estimates, 2021 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2021, typical EMT pay in Hot Springs was $23,350 a year. By 2025 it had reached $34,830.
How Hot Springs compares with other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville pays EMTs the most in Arkansas at $41,670 a year, $6,840 more than Hot Springs. The lowest-paying area in the state is Jonesboro at $34,680.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Hot Springs | EMTs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville metro incl. Springdale · Rogers | $41,670 | $20.04 | +20% | 110 |
| 2 | Conway metro incl. Little Rock · North Little Rock | $37,530 | $18.04 | +8% | 240 |
| 3 | Hot Springs | $34,830 | $16.75 | this city | 80 |
| 4 | Jonesboro | $34,680 | $16.68 | 0% | 60 |
Every metro area in Arkansas with EMT wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Arkansas typical pay $36,230
Is Hot Springs a good place to work as an EMT?
EMTs in Hot Springs earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $34,830 a year, 22% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Hot Springs area, about 2.1 are EMT positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 1.2. That makes the local economy more reliant on EMTs than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an EMT make in Hot Springs, AR?
- A typical EMT in Hot Springs earns $34,830 a year, or $16.75 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $29,300 and the top 10% earn over $45,670.
- How much does an EMT make an hour in Hot Springs?
- Typical hourly pay for EMTs in Hot Springs is $16.75. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $14.09, and the top 10% earn over $21.96 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an EMT in Hot Springs?
- Entry-level EMT positions in Hot Springs typically offer around $14.09 an hour, or $29,300 a year.
- Is EMT pay in Hot Springs higher than in the rest of Arkansas?
- Hot Springs pay is 4% below the Arkansas figure of $36,230 a year, ranking 3rd of 4 metro areas in the state. Fayetteville pays the most in Arkansas at $41,670.