Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $40,730 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $45,870
Employed locally 720
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $40,730
    75th
    $43,400
    90th
    $45,870

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $41,700
    Kingston, NY $41,600
    Syracuse, NY $40,790
    Ithaca, NY $40,250

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Albany, NY is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 1.5% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.