Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $29,680 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.27
10th percentile $21,680
90th percentile $51,080
Employed locally 590
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,680
    25th
    $22,560
    50th (median)
    $29,680
    75th
    $35,900
    90th
    $51,080

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 106% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 6% above 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,950
    Colorado Springs, CO $46,030
    Springfield, MA $42,470
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730
    Springfield, MO $41,200

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$38,750
    Pharmacy Technicians$27,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$26,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$39,100
    Pharmacists$107,860
    Medical Records Specialists$23,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in San Juan, PR is $14.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.04 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in San Juan, PR is 28.2% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,680 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,560.