Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,240 -51% vs national
Median hourly $9.73
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $23,800
Employed locally 40
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $20,150
    50th (median)
    $20,240
    75th
    $22,570
    90th
    $23,800

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $35,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $23,490
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $33,980
    Pharmacists $102,920
    Family Medicine Physicians $104,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $25,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Puerto Rico is $9.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $11.44 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Puerto Rico is 51% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,150.