Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $37,680 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $26,830
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 70
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,830
    25th
    $27,940
    50th (median)
    $37,680
    75th
    $37,680
    90th
    $47,410

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 52% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,700
    Nurse Practitioners $122,960
    Physicians, All Other $394,170
    Speech-Language Pathologists $64,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Slidell, LA is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Slidell, LA is 8.9% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,830 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,940.