Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $38,660 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $32,670
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 2,630
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,670
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $38,660
    75th
    $46,610
    90th
    $48,170

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,760
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,460
    Tucson, AZ $37,580
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $34,710
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,090

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,670 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.