Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $31,700 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.24
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $44,870
Employed locally 50
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $31,700
    75th
    $36,670
    90th
    $44,870

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,050
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $40,080
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $33,920
    Wheeling, WV-OH $33,580
    Beckley, WV $32,590
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $31,990

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,580
    Pharmacists $141,580
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,170
    Physicians, All Other $66,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Morgantown, WV is $15.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Morgantown, WV is 23.3% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.