Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $49,880 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $117,040
Employed locally 180
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $117,040
    90th
    $117,040

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,400
    Iowa City, IA $50,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Washington $48,850

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians$51,010
    Pharmacists$153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,550
    Dental Hygienists$107,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 20.7% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.