Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $46,520 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $76,950
Employed locally 40
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $39,160
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $66,680
    90th
    $76,950

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $53,920
    Anchorage, AK $52,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $48,180

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,140
    Physicians, All Other $338,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,960
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,330
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,490
    Nurse Practitioners $119,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Pinehurst, NC is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Pinehurst, NC 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,160.