Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $37,420 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $45,070
Employed locally 40
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $37,420
    75th
    $39,100
    90th
    $45,070

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,180
    Wisconsin $43,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,190
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $42,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$52,040
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,110
    Pharmacists$131,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,470
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$39,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Myrtle Beach, SC is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 9.5% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.