Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $40,310 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.38
10th percentile $28,090
90th percentile $48,960
Employed locally 240
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,090
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $40,310
    75th
    $40,310
    90th
    $48,960

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,920

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Physical Therapists $94,970
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Little Rock, AR is $19.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Little Rock, AR is 2.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,090 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.