Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $35,790 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.21
10th percentile $29,680
90th percentile $46,250
Employed locally 150
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,680
    25th
    $30,080
    50th (median)
    $35,790
    75th
    $39,410
    90th
    $46,250

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,610
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $44,340
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,180
    Gainesville, FL $42,710
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $42,190
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $40,280

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,650
    Nurse Practitioners$123,250
    Pharmacists$127,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Athens, GA is $17.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 13.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,680 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,080.