Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $47,460 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $55,910
Employed locally 90
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $47,460
    75th
    $47,460
    90th
    $55,910

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    Sheboygan, WI $47,610
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,210
    Appleton, WI $46,990

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,420
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,860
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $75,510
    Dental Hygienists $82,870
    Physicians, All Other $418,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Eau Claire, WI is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.85 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Eau Claire, WI is 14.8% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.