Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $41,640 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $74,390
Employed locally 50
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $41,640
    75th
    $47,140
    90th
    $74,390

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 42% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Grand Junction, CO is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Grand Junction, CO is 0.7% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.