Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $38,640 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $50,760
Employed locally 240
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $45,220
    90th
    $50,760

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,610
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $44,340
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,180
    Gainesville, FL $42,710
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $42,190
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $40,280

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,750
    Nurse Practitioners $127,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $125,810
    Pharmacists $130,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Gainesville, GA is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Gainesville, GA is 6.5% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.