Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $36,110 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $30,310
90th percentile $39,290
Employed locally 130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,310
    25th
    $30,310
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $37,530
    90th
    $39,290

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,380
    Williamsport, PA $37,540
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $37,040
    Jackson, MS $30,110

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $31,240
    Nurse Practitioners $113,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Hattiesburg, MS is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 12.7% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,310 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,310.