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How Much Does an EMT Make in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC in 2026?

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

$41,600
Typical pay a year
$20.00
Typical pay an hour
+3%
vs South Carolina · -6% vs US
140
EMTs employed in the area
Where EMT pay falls in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$36,190
Starting out
$37,150
First years
$41,600
Typical
$46,370
Experienced
$47,940
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

A typical EMT in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, South Carolina earns $20.00 per hour, or $41,600 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,467 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $36,190, and the top 10% of earners make over $47,940.

That pay is 3% above the South Carolina figure of $40,370 and 6% below the national figure of $44,470. About 140 EMTs work in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area.

EMT pay in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $20.00 an hour, or $41,600 a year.
  • That is 3% above the South Carolina figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $36,190; the top 10% make over $47,940.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does an EMT make in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $17.40 an hour to more than $23.05 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 Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

EMT pay by career stage in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
Career stageSouthern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSouth CarolinaUnited States
Starting out$36,190$17.40 an hour$31,590$15.19 an hour$34,130$16.41 an hour
First years$37,150$17.86 an hour$38,050$18.29 an hour$37,960$18.25 an hour
Typical EMT$41,600$20.00 an hour$40,370$19.41 an hour$44,470$21.38 an hour
Experienced$46,370$22.30 an hour$46,660$22.43 an hour$50,100$24.09 an hour
Top 10%$47,940$23.05 an hour$49,210$23.66 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 Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area compares with other South Carolina cities

Gastonia pays EMTs the most in South Carolina at $45,550 a year, $3,950 more than Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Sumter at $37,630.

Typical EMT pay by metro area in South Carolina
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaEMTs employed
1Gastonia
metro incl. Concord
$45,550$21.90+9%1,210
2Richmond County$45,060$21.66+8%350
3Charleston
metro incl. North Charleston
$44,630$21.46+7%780
4Greenville
metro incl. Greer · Anderson
$42,310$20.34+2%540
5Columbia$42,290$20.33+2%770
6Spartanburg$39,980$19.22-4%580
7Hilton Head Island
metro incl. Bluffton · Port Royal
$39,830$19.15-4%90
8Florence$39,440$18.96-5%310
9Myrtle Beach
metro incl. Conway · North Myrtle Beach
$38,900$18.70-6%60
10Sumter$37,630$18.09-10%60

Every metro area in South Carolina with EMT wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · South Carolina typical pay $40,370

Is Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as an EMT?

-6%
vs national pay · +3% vs South Carolina
140
EMTs employed in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

EMTs in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $41,600 a year, 6% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an EMT make in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC?
A typical EMT in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area earns $41,600 a year, or $20.00 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $36,190 and the top 10% earn over $47,940.
How much does an EMT make an hour in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for EMTs in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area is $20.00. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $17.40, and the top 10% earn over $23.05 an hour.
What is the starting pay for an EMT in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level EMT positions in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $17.40 an hour, or $36,190 a year.
Is EMT pay in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of South Carolina?
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area pay is 3% above the South Carolina figure of $40,370 a year. Gastonia pays the most in South Carolina at $45,550.

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