Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $42,190 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.29
10th percentile $31,090
90th percentile $51,310
Employed locally 200
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,090
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $42,190
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $51,310

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,610
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $44,340
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,180
    Gainesville, FL $42,710
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $40,280
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,080

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,530
    Nurse Practitioners$109,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,400
    Pharmacists$127,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Macon, GA is $20.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Macon, GA 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,090 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.