Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $36,340 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $28,810
90th percentile $45,000
Employed locally 120
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,810
    25th
    $32,820
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $36,480
    90th
    $45,000

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Napa, CA $49,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $46,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,630
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,840

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,420
    Physicians, All Other $279,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $34,670
    Physician Assistants $115,260
    Physical Therapists $95,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Altoona, PA is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Altoona, PA is 12.1% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,810 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,820.