Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $37,350 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $46,180
Employed locally 360
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $37,350
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $46,180

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Cleveland, OH $42,610
    Akron, OH $40,250
    Toledo, OH $39,770
    Springfield, OH $38,680
    Ohio $38,140

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,560
    Physicians, All Other $315,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,990
    Nurse Practitioners $125,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Dayton, OH is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Dayton, OH is 9.7% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.