Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,960 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $51,240
Employed locally 230
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $45,960
    75th
    $48,050
    90th
    $51,240

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,930
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,920
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Portland, ME is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 11.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.