Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $37,580 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 160
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $37,580
    75th
    $48,310
    90th
    $62,540

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $53,920
    Anchorage, AK $52,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $48,180

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Asheville, NC is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 9.1% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.