How Much Does an EMT Make in Richmond County, GA in 2026?
Typical pay for EMTs in Richmond County, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Georgia.
BLS OES May 2025 · Augusta · Richmond County metro area
A typical EMT in Richmond County, Georgia earns $21.66 per hour, or $45,060 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,755 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $36,580, and the top 10% of earners make over $53,180.
That pay is 1% below the Georgia figure of $45,550 and 1% above the national figure of $44,470. Richmond County ranks 5th of 10 metro areas in Georgia for EMT pay. About 350 EMTs work in the Augusta · Richmond County area. Richmond County is part of the Augusta · Richmond County metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Augusta share these figures.
EMT pay in Richmond County at a glance
- Typical pay is $21.66 an hour, or $45,060 a year.
- That is 1% below the Georgia figure, ranking 5th of 10 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $36,580; the top 10% make over $53,180.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an EMT make in Richmond County?
Pay in Richmond County runs from entry-level positions at around $17.59 an hour to more than $25.57 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Georgia and national figures.
EMT pay by career stage in Richmond County
| Career stage | Richmond County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $36,580$17.59 an hour | $33,910$16.30 an hour | $34,130$16.41 an hour |
| First years | $37,840$18.19 an hour | $37,820$18.18 an hour | $37,960$18.25 an hour |
| Typical EMT | $45,060$21.66 an hour | $45,550$21.90 an hour | $44,470$21.38 an hour |
| Experienced | $47,930$23.05 an hour | $48,400$23.27 an hour | $50,100$24.09 an hour |
| Top 10% | $53,180$25.57 an hour | $52,600$25.29 an hour | $62,500$30.05 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Augusta · Richmond County area as BLS defines it
EMT pay growth in Richmond County
Typical (median) annual wage for EMTs in the Augusta · Richmond County area · BLS OES May estimates, 2021 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2021, typical EMT pay in Richmond County was $29,110 a year. By 2025 it had reached $45,060.
How Richmond County compares with other Georgia cities
Gainesville pays EMTs the most in Georgia at $47,710 a year, $2,650 more than Richmond County. The lowest-paying area in the state is Columbus at $38,400.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Richmond County | EMTs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $47,710 | $22.94 | +6% | 150 |
| 2 | Sandy Springs | $47,500 | $22.84 | +5% | 3,090 |
| 3 | Macon metro incl. Bibb County | $45,780 | $22.01 | +2% | 250 |
| 4 | Albany | $45,070 | $21.67 | 0% | 130 |
| 5 | Richmond County metro incl. Augusta | $45,060 | $21.66 | this city | 350 |
| 6 | Savannah | $41,320 | $19.86 | -8% | 210 |
| 7 | Brunswick metro incl. St. Simons | $40,770 | $19.60 | -10% | 80 |
| 8 | Warner Robins | $39,490 | $18.98 | -12% | 130 |
| 9 | Clarke County metro incl. Athens | $38,440 | $18.48 | -15% | 170 |
| 10 | Columbus | $38,400 | $18.46 | -15% | 210 |
Every metro area in Georgia with EMT wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Georgia typical pay $45,550
Is Richmond County a good place to work as an EMT?
EMT pay in Richmond County sits close to the national figure: $45,060 a year, 1% above the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Augusta · Richmond County area, about 1.5 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 Richmond County, GA?
- A typical EMT in Richmond County earns $45,060 a year, or $21.66 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $36,580 and the top 10% earn over $53,180.
- How much does an EMT make an hour in Richmond County?
- Typical hourly pay for EMTs in Richmond County is $21.66. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $17.59, and the top 10% earn over $25.57 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an EMT in Richmond County?
- Entry-level EMT positions in Richmond County typically offer around $17.59 an hour, or $36,580 a year.
- Is EMT pay in Richmond County higher than in the rest of Georgia?
- Richmond County pay is 1% below the Georgia figure of $45,550 a year, ranking 5th of 10 metro areas in the state. Gainesville pays the most in Georgia at $47,710.