Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $42,480 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.43
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $50,980
Employed locally 770
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $42,480
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $50,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 48% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,180
    Wisconsin $43,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,190
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,730

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,040
    Physicians, All Other $163,900
    Nurse Practitioners $123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,010
    Pharmacists $140,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Charleston, SC is $20.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Charleston, SC is 2.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.