Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $46,030 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $49,800
Employed locally 480
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $46,030
    75th
    $47,050
    90th
    $49,800

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $48,350

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,870
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.85 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 11.3% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.