Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $33,770 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.24
10th percentile $30,060
90th percentile $40,260
Employed locally 90
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,060
    25th
    $30,900
    50th (median)
    $33,770
    75th
    $36,350
    90th
    $40,260

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Morristown, TN $51,000
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,740
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,870
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,940
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,380
    Jackson, TN $37,840

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,970
    Nurse Practitioners $98,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,630
    Physicians, All Other $280,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Johnson City, TN is $16.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.46 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Johnson City, TN is 18.3% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,060 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,900.