Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,500 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $59,590
Employed locally 160
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $40,780
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $57,800
    90th
    $59,590

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Physicians, All Other $215,480
    Pharmacists $132,380
    Physical Therapists $101,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Northwest Virginia is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Northwest Virginia is 12.5% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,780.