Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $41,600 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $47,940
Employed locally 140
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $46,370
    90th
    $47,940

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,620
    Nurse Practitioners $119,300
    Pharmacists $130,030
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Southern South Carolina is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Southern South Carolina is 0.6% above 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.