Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $42,610 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $48,650
Employed locally 840
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $42,610
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $48,650

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Columbus, OH $43,330
    Akron, OH $40,250
    Toledo, OH $39,770
    Springfield, OH $38,680
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $38,140
    Ohio $38,140

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.