Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Washington

Emergency medical technicians in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $56,090 a year) and the least in Kennewick ($46,950), across the 5 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the emergency medical technicians average at $52,000 and the median at $52,690 for 2,940 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,830.

Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$56,090
Spokane$49,920
Wenatchee$48,190
Olympia$47,470
Kennewick$46,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$56,090	$55,700	$52,400	$47,248	111
Spokane	$49,920	$47,560	$47,560	$42,291	100
Wenatchee	$48,190	$49,870	$40,350	$40,901	104
Olympia	$47,470	$51,760	$36,580	$40,322	104
Kennewick	$46,950	$46,480	$36,950	$39,904	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other states

Emergency Medical Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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