Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $41,710 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.05
10th percentile $33,590
90th percentile $52,300
Employed locally 140
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,590
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $41,710
    75th
    $50,810
    90th
    $52,300

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,050
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $46,480

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Charlottesville, VA is $20.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 0.9% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,590 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.