Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $34,710 -16% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $29,880
90th percentile $45,960
Employed locally 60
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,880
    25th
    $29,900
    50th (median)
    $34,710
    75th
    $38,830
    90th
    $45,960

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,760
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,460
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,660
    Tucson, AZ $37,580
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,090

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,470
    Nurse Practitioners $124,470
    Medical Records Specialists $43,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Sierra Vista, AZ is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 16% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,900.