Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $43,570 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $61,930
Employed locally 460
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $43,570
    75th
    $50,410
    90th
    $61,930

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    Sheboygan, WI $47,610
    Eau Claire, WI $47,460
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,210

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Madison, WI is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 5.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.