Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $50,400 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $66,820
Employed locally 1,440
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $50,400
    75th
    $56,050
    90th
    $66,820

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Iowa City, IA $50,340
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Washington $48,850

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Seattle, WA is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 21.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.