Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $48,180 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $63,960
Employed locally 770
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $54,170
    90th
    $63,960

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Burlington, NC $47,450

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,890
    Pharmacists $139,170
    Physician Assistants $125,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 16.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.