Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,210 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $50,000
Employed locally 820
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $43,180
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $49,520
    90th
    $50,000

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    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
    Appleton, WI $46,990

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 14.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,180.