Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $38,230 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $35,240
90th percentile $47,700
Employed locally 70
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,240
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $46,590
    90th
    $47,700

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,330
    Maryland $47,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,950
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,940

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Nurse Practitioners $132,380
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Amherst Town, MA is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 7.5% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,240 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.