Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $42,950 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $64,650
Employed locally 220
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $42,950
    75th
    $52,160
    90th
    $64,650

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $44,210
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,110
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,840
    Gainesville, FL $42,710
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $42,310

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,550
    Nurse Practitioners $123,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Lakeland, FL is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Lakeland, FL is 3.9% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.