Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,740 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in Duluth earn between $28,010 and $49,400.
- $24K10th
- $28K25th
- $36KMedian
- $49K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,450 | $3,204 | $18.49 |
| Median | $36,050 | $3,004 | $17.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,010 | $2,334 | $13.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,400 | $4,117 | $23.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in Duluth earn 19% less than the Minnesota average ($47,470) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $38,450 | $36,050 | $23,790 | $50,740 | 150 |
| Minnesota | $47,470 | $48,090 | $31,340 | $59,220 | 3,160 |
| United States | $46,830 | $44,470 | $34,130 | $62,500 | 180,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $38,450, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $31,836 a year, or $2,653 a month and $1,224 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $32,067 | $2,672 |
| Working in MN | $31,836 | $2,653 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $38,450 buys what about $43,315 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($50,250).
- Minneapolis$50,250
- Rochester$47,660
- Duluth$38,450
Highest-paying cities for emergency medical technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,700).
- San Jose, CA$72,700
- Honolulu, HI$70,060
- Chicago, IL$63,090
- Santa Cruz, CA$59,910
- San Francisco, CA$59,630
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Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Duluth: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in Duluth?
$18.49 an hour on average, and $17.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in Duluth?
About $31,836 a year ($2,653 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,450. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2042; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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