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How Much Does an EMT Make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, AZ in 2026?

Typical pay for EMTs in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Arizona.

$33,540
Typical pay a year
$16.13
Typical pay an hour
-15%
vs Arizona · -25% vs US
150
EMTs employed in the area
Where EMT pay falls in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$30,950
Starting out
$30,950
First years
$33,540
Typical
$45,140
Experienced
$45,590
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Arizona nonmetropolitan area

A typical EMT in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, Arizona earns $16.13 per hour, or $33,540 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $2,795 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $30,950, and the top 10% of earners make over $45,590.

That pay is 15% below the Arizona figure of $39,500 and 25% below the national figure of $44,470. About 150 EMTs work in Arizona nonmetropolitan area.

EMT pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $16.13 an hour, or $33,540 a year.
  • That is 15% below the Arizona figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $30,950; the top 10% make over $45,590.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does an EMT make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $14.88 an hour to more than $21.92 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Arizona and national figures.

EMT pay by career stage in Arizona nonmetropolitan area

EMT pay by career stage in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
Career stageArizona nonmetropolitan areaArizonaUnited States
Starting out$30,950$14.88 an hour$33,860$16.28 an hour$34,130$16.41 an hour
First years$30,950$14.88 an hour$34,820$16.74 an hour$37,960$18.25 an hour
Typical EMT$33,540$16.13 an hour$39,500$18.99 an hour$44,470$21.38 an hour
Experienced$45,140$21.70 an hour$48,350$23.24 an hour$50,100$24.09 an hour
Top 10%$45,590$21.92 an hour$50,790$24.42 an hour$62,500$30.05 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Arizona nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Arizona nonmetropolitan area compares with other Arizona cities

Prescott Valley pays EMTs the most in Arizona at $43,380 a year, $9,840 more than Arizona nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Douglas at $37,680.

Typical EMT pay by metro area in Arizona
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Arizona nonmetropolitan areaEMTs employed
1Prescott Valley
metro incl. Prescott
$43,380$20.86+29%180
2Lake Havasu City
metro incl. Kingman
$41,410$19.91+23%100
3Phoenix
metro incl. Mesa · Chandler
$39,500$18.99+18%2,840
4Tucson$38,820$18.66+16%360
5Flagstaff$37,840$18.19+13%90
6Sierra Vista
metro incl. Douglas
$37,680$18.12+12%60

Every metro area in Arizona with EMT wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Arizona typical pay $39,500

Is Arizona nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as an EMT?

-25%
vs national pay · -15% vs Arizona
150
EMTs employed in Arizona nonmetropolitan area

EMTs in Arizona nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $33,540 a year, 25% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an EMT make in Arizona nonmetropolitan area, AZ?
A typical EMT in Arizona nonmetropolitan area earns $33,540 a year, or $16.13 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $30,950 and the top 10% earn over $45,590.
How much does an EMT make an hour in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for EMTs in Arizona nonmetropolitan area is $16.13. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $14.88, and the top 10% earn over $21.92 an hour.
What is the starting pay for an EMT in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level EMT positions in Arizona nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $14.88 an hour, or $30,950 a year.
Is EMT pay in Arizona nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Arizona?
Arizona nonmetropolitan area pay is 15% below the Arizona figure of $39,500 a year. Prescott Valley pays the most in Arizona at $43,380.

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