Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $32,590 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.67
10th percentile $28,160
90th percentile $35,630
Employed locally 80
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,160
    25th
    $29,770
    50th (median)
    $32,590
    75th
    $33,510
    90th
    $35,630

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,050
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $40,080
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $33,920
    Wheeling, WV-OH $33,580
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $31,990
    Morgantown, WV $31,700

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,540
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,880
    Nurse Practitioners$118,620
    Pharmacists$133,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Beckley, WV is $15.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Beckley, WV is 21.2% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,160 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,770.