How Much Does an EMT Make in Richmond County, SC 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 South Carolina.
BLS OES May 2025 · Augusta · Richmond County metro area
A typical EMT in Richmond County, South Carolina 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 12% above the South Carolina figure of $40,370 and 1% above the national figure of $44,470. Richmond County ranks 2nd of 10 metro areas in South Carolina for EMT pay. About 350 EMTs work in the Augusta · Richmond County area.
EMT pay in Richmond County at a glance
- Typical pay is $21.66 an hour, or $45,060 a year.
- That is 12% above the South Carolina figure, ranking 2nd 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 South Carolina and national figures.
EMT pay by career stage in Richmond County
| Career stage | Richmond County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $36,580$17.59 an hour | $31,590$15.19 an hour | $34,130$16.41 an hour |
| First years | $37,840$18.19 an hour | $38,050$18.29 an hour | $37,960$18.25 an hour |
| Typical EMT | $45,060$21.66 an hour | $40,370$19.41 an hour | $44,470$21.38 an hour |
| Experienced | $47,930$23.05 an hour | $46,660$22.43 an hour | $50,100$24.09 an hour |
| Top 10% | $53,180$25.57 an hour | $49,210$23.66 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 South Carolina cities
Gastonia pays EMTs the most in South Carolina at $45,550 a year, $490 more than Richmond County. The lowest-paying area in the state is Sumter at $37,630.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Richmond County | EMTs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gastonia metro incl. Concord | $45,550 | $21.90 | +1% | 1,210 |
| 2 | Richmond County | $45,060 | $21.66 | this city | 350 |
| 3 | Charleston metro incl. North Charleston | $44,630 | $21.46 | -1% | 780 |
| 4 | Greenville | $42,310 | $20.34 | -6% | 540 |
| 5 | Columbia | $42,290 | $20.33 | -6% | 770 |
| 6 | Spartanburg | $39,980 | $19.22 | -11% | 580 |
| 7 | Hilton Head Island metro incl. Bluffton · Port Royal | $39,830 | $19.15 | -12% | 90 |
| 8 | Florence | $39,440 | $18.96 | -12% | 310 |
| 9 | Myrtle Beach metro incl. Conway · North Myrtle Beach | $38,900 | $18.70 | -14% | 60 |
| 10 | Sumter | $37,630 | $18.09 | -16% | 60 |
Every metro area in South Carolina with EMT wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · South Carolina typical pay $40,370
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, SC?
- 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 South Carolina?
- Richmond County pay is 12% above the South Carolina figure of $40,370 a year, ranking 2nd of 10 metro areas in the state. Gastonia pays the most in South Carolina at $45,550.