If you are thinking of becoming an EMT you may want to consider the factors surrounding EMT salaries in metropolitan areas. There are many things that can affect how much you can earn as an EMT in various metropolitan areas. Of course some areas pay better than others, and, if you are in a position where you can pick and choose where you end up working, it is well worth knowing which areas these are. Salaries can differ drastically from state to state and even form city to city so do your research well.
General Numbers
To begin this discussion of EMT salaries in metropolitan areas we will have a quick look at what the overall payment statistics are for an EMT: The average Hourly Rate for an EMT is about $8.65 – $15.14, while Overtime is about $11.90 – $21.84 an hour. If you want a Bonus you can expect to get between $0.00 and $1,530, making your Total Pay something between $18,892 and $38,041.
Highest Paying States
When considering EMT salaries it is interesting to note how big the differences can be from state to state in terms of how much you are in fact able to earn. Some of the best paying states will be discussed here. For example in the District of Columbia you can expect to EMT salaries in metropolitan areas of around $49,870, and in Alaska the annual salary is in the region of $48,050. In Hawaii you can expect to earn around $47,920 a year and in Oregon the average EMT salary for metropolitan areas is about $44,570. Last but not least we have Washington where an EMT can earn an annual salary of around $43,530.
Highest EMT Salaries In Metropolitan Areas
Some metropolitan areas simply pay more than others. In Tacoma, WA, for example, if you work as an EMT in the Metropolitan Division you can earn about $65,880 a year. In Coeur d’Alene, ID the average EMT salary is in the region of $62,070 annually and in Anchorage, AK you can earn something in the region of $52,310 a year. Then there is San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division where the average EMT will earn something like $50,950a year. In Portsmouth, NH-ME you can expect an EMT salary in the region of $50,630, and in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division EMTs usually earn something around $50,190 annually. In Olympia, WA the expected EMT salary is $49,840, in El Centro, CA the expected EMT salary is $48,950, and in Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA the expected EMT salary is $48,600. Lastly you can expect to earn around $48,070 in Harrisonburg, VA.
The highest hourly rates by city can be found in:
Las Vegas, Nevada
- Seattle, Washington
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- New York, New York
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- San Antonio, Texas
- San Diego, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Houston, Texas
- Austin, Texas
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Tacoma, Washington
- Dallas, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- Miami, Florida
- Buffalo, New York
- Detroit, Michigan
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Most Popular Metropolitan Areas
Here are the most popular metropolitan areas:
- Tuscaloosa = 290 jobs at a salary of about $26,300 a year
- Prescott = 330 jobs at a salary of about $27,040 a year
- Jonesboro = 190 jobs at a salary of about $26,120 a year
- Greeley = 180 jobs at a salary of about $42,270 a year
- Deltona = 380 jobs at a salary of about $39,750 a year
- Albany = 170 jobs at a salary of about $33,590 a year
- Augusta = 580 jobs at a salary of about $30,070 a year
- Gainesville = 200 at a salary of about $30,560 a year
- Bloomington = 160 at a salary of about $26,070 a year
- Gary = 720 jobs at a salary of about $30,500 a year
- Muncie = 100 jobs at a salary of about $27,580 a year
- Terre Haute = 180 jobs at a salary of about $26,920 a year
- Hagerstown = 250 jobs at a salary of about $27,080 a year
- Barnstable Town = 240 jobs at a salary of about $47,240 a year
- Leominster = 170 jobs at a salary of about $31,980 a year
- Rochester = 290 jobs at a salary of about $33,370 a year
- Columbia = 210 jobs at a salary of about $32,390 a year
- Jefferson City = 330 jobs at a salary of about $31,390 a year
- Joplin = 260 jobs at a salary of about $24,630 a year
- Atlantic City = 460 jobs at a salary of about $30,330 a year
- Ocean City = 290 jobs at a salary of about $30,260 a year
- Las Cruces = 170 jobs at a salary of about $23,960 a year
- Asheville = 480 jobs at a salary of about $32,410 a year
- Lawton = 80 jobs at a salary of about $20,950 a year
- Allentown = 960 jobs at a salary of about $29,390 a year
- Johnstown = 380 jobs at a salary of about $20,580 a year
- Scranton = 670 jobs at a salary of about $26,080 a year
- Williamsport = 130 jobs at a salary of about $28,710 a year
- Anderson = 340 jobs at a salary of about $24,980 a year
- Chattanooga = 630 jobs at a salary of about $28,540 a year
- Clarksville = 180 jobs at a salary of about $26,850 a year
- Morristown = 160 jobs at a salary of about $26,320 a year
- College Station = 200 jobs at a salary of about $27,740 a year
- McAllen = 860 jobs at a salary of about $28,330 a year
- Tyler = 250 jobs at a salary of about $34,240 a year
- In Roanoke = 480 jobs at a salary of about $31,050 a year
- Huntington = 370 jobs at a salary of about $30,170 a year
- Weirton = 170 jobs at a salary of about $25,970 a year
- Fond = 100 jobs at a salary of about $26,260 a year
- La Crosse = 230 jobs at a salary of about $26,910 a year
- Cheyenne = 110 jobs at a salary of about $44,960 a year
Although these are the most popular choices for EMTs looking for a job, they are not all necessarily the highest paying regions. This is because there are a number of other factors that need to be considered, such as the level of job satisfaction experienced, before a definitive list f the ‘best’ places to work can be drawn up.
Highest EMT Salaries In Non-Metropolitan Areas
For purposes of comparison and so that you are clear on all of your salary options, we have included a list of the top paying non metropolitan areas. At the top of the list is Linn County, Oregon where you can earn $56,740 a year, followed by Northwestern Washington where you can earn about $50,760 a year. Then there is Rail belt / Southwest Alaska where the salary is about $50,470 annually and Southeast Alaska where the salary is about $49,970 annually. Lastly you could work in Eastern Washington for an average salary of about $45,590 a year.
You should now have a better idea of what you can expect to earn as an EMT. You will find that there is not a lot of information on the topic online, but if you ask around your own metropolitan area and do your own research and comparisons in your metropolitan area as well as other metropolitan areas that you are interested in you will be able to generate your own data regarding EMT salaries in metropolitan areas and it will probably be far more accurate as well. The information contained here is meant to serve as a guideline only.
Popular Employers And Industries
Because the salary you earn is dependent on so many factors it is also important to remember that the there are a number of salary differences depending on the employer or industry that you choose to work for.
Popular employers:
- American Medical Response = $8.15 – $16.93 an hour
- Rural / Metro Ambulance = $8.43 – $11.42 an hour
- AMR Corp = $10.29 – $13.85 an hour
- Acadian Ambulance Service Incorporated = $10.55 – $12.50 an hour
- Care Ambulance = $9.66 – $13.25 an hour
Popular Industries:
- Ambulance Service = $8.45 – $14.71 an hour
- Emergency Medical Services = $8.45 – $14.71 an hour
- Healthcare = $8.75 – $15.22 an hour
- Hospital = $9.04 – $15.80 an hour
- Transportation = $8.63 – $15.51 an hour
Degree
Your level of education also plays a role on EMT salaries in metropolitan areas:
- With a Bachelor’s Degree you can earn around $8.47 – $14.00 an hour
- With an Associate’s Degree you can earn around $8.78 – $14.56 an hour
- With a Bachelor of Science (BS / BSC), Biology you can earn around $8.25 – $11.38 an hour
- With an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Fire Science you can earn around $9.30 – $11.74 an hour