Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $40,280 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.37
10th percentile $31,810
90th percentile $49,940
Employed locally 2,840
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,810
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $40,280
    75th
    $47,430
    90th
    $49,940

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,080

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $19.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,810 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.