Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $39,040 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $66,180
Employed locally 140
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $39,040
    75th
    $53,650
    90th
    $66,180

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,180
    Wisconsin $43,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,190
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $42,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,670
    Nurse Practitioners $116,500
    Dental Hygienists $85,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Hilton Head Island, SC is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 5.6% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.