Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $43,580 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $51,120
Employed locally 1,460
National median $41,340

Compare Emergency Medical Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Denver, CO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Emergency Medical Technicians
in
Denver, CO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $39,000
    50th (median)
    $43,580
    75th
    $47,460
    90th
    $51,120

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 57% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Denver, CO is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 5.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.