Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $45,470 +10% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $48,310
Employed locally 190
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $48,310
    90th
    $48,310

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $42,220
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $41,120
    Duluth, MN-WI $40,370
    Fargo, ND-MN $37,670

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,580
    Nurse Practitioners $122,820
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,460
    Physician Assistants $133,000
    Pharmacists $154,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Rochester, MN is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Rochester, MN is 10% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.