Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,410 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $47,300
Employed locally 220
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $31,310
    50th (median)
    $35,410
    75th
    $37,970
    90th
    $47,300

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Southeast Missouri is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Southeast Missouri is 14.3% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,310.