Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $41,500 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.95
10th percentile $34,530
90th percentile $57,610
Employed locally 470
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,530
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $41,500
    75th
    $52,170
    90th
    $57,610

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $53,920
    Anchorage, AK $52,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $48,180

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,720
    Physicians, All Other $364,620
    Pharmacists $133,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Greensboro, NC is $19.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Greensboro, NC is 0.4% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,530 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.