Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $42,220 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $50,470
Employed locally 120
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $42,220
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $50,470

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    Sheboygan, WI $47,610
    Eau Claire, WI $47,460
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,210

    Related occupations in La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,750
    Nurse Practitioners $125,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,760
    Pharmacists $156,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in La Crosse?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in La Crosse, WI-MN is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.09 or more per hour.

    Is La Crosse above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 2.1% 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 La Crosse?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.