Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $41,120 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $59,680
Employed locally 120
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $41,120
    75th
    $46,000
    90th
    $59,680

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $40,290
    Rapid City, SD $36,760

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,310
    Pharmacists$143,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,160
    Nurse Practitioners$130,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.30 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 0.5% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.