Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $45,060 +9% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $60,100
Employed locally 540
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $38,610
    50th (median)
    $45,060
    75th
    $48,630
    90th
    $60,100

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,050
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $46,480

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Richmond, VA is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,610.