Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $30,110 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.48
10th percentile $23,970
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 350
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,970
    25th
    $24,080
    50th (median)
    $30,110
    75th
    $37,190
    90th
    $44,010

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $36,110

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Nurse Practitioners $124,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,640
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,900
    Pharmacists $131,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Jackson, MS is $14.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 27.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,970 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,080.