How Much Does an EMT Make in Vermont in 2026?

A typical EMT in Vermont earns about $21.93 per hour ($45,600 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,800 a month or $877 a week, based on the annual figure. Actual pay depends on the employer, the shift, and years of experience Vermont EMTs bring to the job.

Nationally, EMTs earn a typical $44,470 a year, so Vermont's figure sits 3% above that mark. That places Vermont 19th among the 51 states and jurisdictions tracked for this occupation. About 790 people work as EMTs across the state, a workforce size that's useful context for the local figures ahead.

Entry-level EMT positions in Vermont typically offer around $17.68 an hour, or about $36,770 a year, for those just starting out. That's the range most new EMTs see in their first roles, often in ambulance services or hospital transport. Pay tends to move up toward the state's typical $45,600 within the first few years on the job.

Experienced EMTs in Vermont often earn upwards of $48,230 to $57,700 a year, with the top 10% of earners making over $57,700. That's a spread of $20,930 between entry-level and top pay. The gap usually comes down to setting, years of experience, and which city or employer someone works for.

Vermont's typical EMT pay climbed from $36,360 in 2021 to $45,600 in 2025, a gain of $9,240. That's a 25% rise over five years, according to the same government wage data. Most of that increase came in the final year tracked, when pay jumped from $39,520 in 2024 to the current figure.

Nationally, EMT pay rose 25% over the same stretch, so Vermont's increase has kept pace with the country as a whole. Pay has moved up steadily for Vermont EMTs in recent years. That doesn't guarantee future raises, but it shows the occupation has trended upward for those already in the field.

EMT pay is fairly uniform across Vermont's two tracked metro areas. Burlington, which includes its surrounding metro area, reports the state's top figure at $48,230 a year ($23.19 an hour), about 6% above the statewide typical pay of $45,600. South Burlington, part of the same broader metro area, reports that identical figure.

There's no gap between Vermont's two tracked cities: South Burlington reports the same $48,230 figure as Burlington, a spread of $0. Burlington carries the largest EMT workforce in the state, with about 180 people employed in the role. Pay differences between Vermont locations tend to track local living costs more than anything else.

Vermont's neighbors generally pay a bit more for EMT work. Massachusetts leads the region at $50,230 a year, about 10% above Vermont's figure, while New York follows at $48,400, roughly 6% higher. New Hampshire runs closer to Vermont, at $46,790, about 3% above the state figure. EMT licensure earned in one of these states can often be endorsed or transferred into a neighboring one.

Vermont EMTs typically earn $45,600 a year ($21.93 an hour), a figure that has risen 25% since 2021. Pay compares closely with neighboring states and sits slightly above the national typical pay. Readers considering this career path in Vermont should check the state's EMS licensing or registry requirements and review city-specific pages for local pay figures before choosing where to work.