Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $37,660 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $29,700
90th percentile $45,420
Employed locally 150
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,700
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $37,660
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $45,420

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Redding, CA $60,120
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $53,920
    Vineland, NJ $51,040
    Salinas, CA $50,080
    Minot, ND $49,980

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,870
    Pharmacists $119,950
    Nurse Practitioners $125,200
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Lafayette, IN is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Lafayette, IN is 8.9% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,700 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.