Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $40,460 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.45
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $79,830
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $40,460
    50th (median)
    $40,460
    75th
    $50,800
    90th
    $79,830

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Minot, ND $49,980
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,210
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,830
    Minnesota $45,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,630

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Kalamazoo, MI is $19.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,460.