Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,200 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $49,270
Employed locally 60
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $28,760
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $38,250
    90th
    $49,270

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,970
    Physicians, All Other$188,510
    Nurse Practitioners$109,470
    Pharmacists$136,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in South Florida is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.82 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in South Florida is 12.4% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,760.