Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $38,630 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $29,960
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 140
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,960
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $38,630
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $62,400

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Vineland, NJ $51,040
    Minot, ND $49,980
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Rhode Island $49,500

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,960 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.