Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $49,760 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 200
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $42,640
    50th (median)
    $49,760
    75th
    $54,550
    90th
    $59,850

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Anchorage, AK $52,140
    Morristown, TN $51,000
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $48,920
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $48,350

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians$63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,600
    Dental Hygienists$116,780
    Physicians, All Other$373,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Salem, OR is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 20.4% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,640.