Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $33,230 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.98
10th percentile $28,430
90th percentile $47,340
Employed locally 390
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,430
    25th
    $29,080
    50th (median)
    $33,230
    75th
    $37,260
    90th
    $47,340

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $15.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.61 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 19.6% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,430 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,080.