Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $37,010 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $37,620
Employed locally 60
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $36,270
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $37,620
    90th
    $37,620

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,740
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $46,480
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,710
    Joplin, MO-KS $39,670
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,070
    Jackson, TN $37,840

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,570
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,140
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,020
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,820
    Physicians, All Other $294,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Manhattan, KS is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Manhattan, KS is 10.5% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,270.