Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $40,520 -2% vs national
Median hourly $19.48
10th percentile $33,180
90th percentile $65,580
Employed locally 1,210
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,180
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $40,520
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $65,580

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $44,210
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,110
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $42,950
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,840
    Gainesville, FL $42,710

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,220
    Nurse Practitioners $135,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,990
    Physicians, All Other $232,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Miami, FL is $19.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Miami, FL is 2% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,180 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.