How Much Does an EMT Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical EMT in Utah earns about $18.72 per hour, or $38,930 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $3,244 a month and $749 a week. Those figures describe pay for someone near the middle of the range, not the lowest or highest earners in the state.

Nationally, typical EMT pay is $44,470 a year, so Utah's figure runs 12% lower. That places Utah 37th among the 51 states and territories ranked for EMT pay. Utah employs about 1,280 EMTs. Lower pay in Utah tends to track its lower cost of living compared with higher-cost states.

Entry-level EMT positions in Utah typically offer around $15.10 an hour, or about $31,410 a year. Pay usually moves up from there as EMTs gain experience and certifications. Within a few years, many reach pay closer to the state's typical figure of $38,930 a year. Starting pay tends to be similar across most employers in the state.

Experienced EMTs in Utah often earn upwards of $23.19 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $48,240 a year. That leaves a spread of $16,830 between entry-level and top pay. The gap usually comes down to years on the job, the type of employer, and which city an EMT works in.

Utah EMT pay has risen steadily since 2021, when typical pay stood at $29,060 a year. By 2025, that figure reached $38,930, a gain of $9,870 over that period. Pay climbed in nearly every year along the way, with only a small dip between 2023 and 2024.

Nationally, typical EMT pay rose 25% over roughly the same period. Utah's dollar increase reflects a similar upward pattern, though it started from a lower base. Pay for EMTs entering the field now sits well above where it stood in 2021, though future gains are not guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in the Salt Lake City metro area, where typical EMT pay reaches $39,400 a year, or $18.94 an hour, about 1% above the statewide figure; these figures reflect each city's full metro area. Murray, part of the same metro area, matches that figure exactly. Salt Lake City also has Utah's largest EMT workforce, with about 600 employed there, more than any other metro area in the state.

Pay runs lowest in Lehi, Provo, and Orem, where typical EMT pay is $37,080 a year, or $17.83 an hour, that's $2,320 less than in Salt Lake City. The gap between Utah's highest- and lowest-paying metro areas is modest compared with the spread in some larger states. Cost of living in the Salt Lake City area tends to run higher than in smaller Utah metros, which helps explain the difference.

Utah pay compares closely with some neighbors and trails others. Wyoming EMTs typically earn $47,070 a year, 21% more than Utah, and Colorado's figure of $45,750 runs 18% higher. Arizona ($39,500) and Idaho ($38,840) sit close to Utah's figure, while Nevada's $37,560 runs 4% lower. EMT licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state without starting training over.

Utah EMTs typically earn $38,930 a year, about 12% below the national figure, though pay has risen by $9,870 since 2021. Pay tends to run highest in the Salt Lake City area and lowest in smaller metros like Lehi and Provo. Readers preparing for this career should check Utah's EMT licensing and registry requirements, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before choosing where to work.