Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,590 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in Washington earn between $44,680 and $60,360.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $49KMedian
- $60K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,690 | $4,391 | $25.33 |
| Median | $49,250 | $4,104 | $23.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,680 | $3,723 | $21.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,360 | $5,030 | $29.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($51,220) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $52,690 | $49,250 | $39,310 | $68,590 | 1,730 |
| Washington, D.C. | $51,220 | $46,650 | $39,310 | $73,670 | 370 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $52,690, a single filer in Washington takes home about $42,521 a year, or $3,543 a month and $1,635 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $42,959 | $3,580 |
| Working in DC | $42,521 | $3,543 |
| Working in VA | $42,301 | $3,525 |
| Working in MD | $42,225 | $3,519 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $52,690 buys what about $48,391 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$42,010
- Baltimore, MD$58,600
- Lexington Park, MD$57,520
- Chambersburg, PA$36,100
- Charlottesville, VA$45,260
- York, PA$41,720
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 Washington: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in Washington?
$25.33 an hour on average, and $23.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $42,521 a year ($3,543 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,690.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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