Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $39,670 -4% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $33,790
90th percentile $56,080
Employed locally 80
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,790
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $39,670
    75th
    $44,710
    90th
    $56,080

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,660
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    Columbia, MO $45,670
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $45,450

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$73,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,550
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,100
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62,250
    Pharmacists$131,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Joplin, MO-KS is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 4% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,790 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.