Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $40,080 -3% vs national
Median hourly $19.27
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $49,360
Employed locally 490
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $40,080
    75th
    $43,380
    90th
    $49,360

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $41,700
    Kingston, NY $41,600
    Syracuse, NY $40,790
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,730

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,630
    Physicians, All Other $97,960
    Pharmacists $135,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $19.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.