Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $52,140 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.07
10th percentile $43,530
90th percentile $71,730
Employed locally 130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,530
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $52,140
    75th
    $57,250
    90th
    $71,730

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $45,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,710
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,070
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $42,950
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,990

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $25.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 26.1% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,530 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.