Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $37,510 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $52,700
Employed locally 570
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $37,190
    50th (median)
    $37,510
    75th
    $43,410
    90th
    $52,700

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Minot, ND $49,980
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,210
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,830
    Minnesota $45,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,630

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,900
    Physicians, All Other $224,260
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Dental Hygienists $81,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Grand Rapids, MI is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 9.3% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,190.