Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $45,450 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $53,310
Employed locally 370
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $43,400
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $47,470
    90th
    $53,310

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Vineland, NJ $51,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,630
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $39,530

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,650
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,610
    Pharmacists $133,770
    Nurse Practitioners $137,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Atlantic City, NJ is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.35 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 9.9% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,400.