Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $30,140 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.49
10th percentile $24,340
90th percentile $38,820
Employed locally 250
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,340
    25th
    $25,970
    50th (median)
    $30,140
    75th
    $36,320
    90th
    $38,820

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    Alaska $56,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Vineland, NJ $51,040
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Pharmacists $131,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Shreveport, LA is $14.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Shreveport, LA is 27.1% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $24,340 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,970.