Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $44,340 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.32
10th percentile $33,930
90th percentile $62,780
Employed locally 420
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,930
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $44,340
    75th
    $52,220
    90th
    $62,780

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 26% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480
    Pharmacists $135,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Hickory, NC is $21.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 7.3% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,930 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.