Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Median annual salary $31,990 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.38
10th percentile $27,510
90th percentile $38,360
Employed locally 230
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,510
    25th
    $30,200
    50th (median)
    $31,990
    75th
    $38,350
    90th
    $38,360

    Huntington economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,483 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,050
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $40,080
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $33,920
    Wheeling, WV-OH $33,580
    Beckley, WV $32,590
    Morgantown, WV $31,700

    Related occupations in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,820
    Physicians, All Other $277,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,880
    Nurse Practitioners $119,510
    Pharmacists $132,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is $15.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is 22.6% 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 Huntington?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,510 per year in Huntington, WV-KY-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,200.