Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $40,910 -1% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $50,110
Employed locally 190
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $45,820
    90th
    $50,110

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 55% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,660
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,910
    Physical Therapists $97,080
    Dental Hygienists $100,950
    Pharmacists $145,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Burlington, VT is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Burlington, VT is 1% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.