Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $36,130 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $27,950
90th percentile $55,970
Employed locally 910
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,950
    25th
    $30,420
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $40,370
    90th
    $55,970

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $43,580
    Reno, NV $41,750
    Greenville, NC $40,250
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $39,790
    Jacksonville, FL $37,630

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,650
    Nurse Practitioners$159,930
    Medical Records Specialists$68,680
    Physicians, All Other$248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Las Vegas, NV is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Las Vegas, NV is 12.6% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,950 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,420.