Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $40,250 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $35,830
90th percentile $47,040
Employed locally 230
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,830
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $40,250
    75th
    $44,810
    90th
    $47,040

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $43,330
    Cleveland, OH $42,610
    Toledo, OH $39,770
    Springfield, OH $38,680
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $38,140
    Ohio $38,140

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,710
    Physicians, All Other$213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,690
    Pharmacists$134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Akron, OH is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.17 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Akron, OH is 2.6% below the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Akron?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,830 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.