Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $37,950 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $48,300
Employed locally 1,950
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $43,290
    90th
    $48,300

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Napa, CA $49,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $46,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,630
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,840

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 8.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.