Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $34,830 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.75
10th percentile $29,300
90th percentile $45,670
Employed locally 80
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,300
    25th
    $34,830
    50th (median)
    $34,830
    75th
    $43,120
    90th
    $45,670

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,920

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,010
    Nurse Practitioners $104,720
    Physicians, All Other $179,720
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Hot Springs, AR is $16.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Hot Springs, AR is 15.7% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,300 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,830.