Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,500 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $24,870
90th percentile $70,270
Employed locally 100
National median $41,340

Compare Emergency Medical Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Alabama stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Emergency Medical Technicians
in
Southwest Alabama
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,870
    25th
    $28,680
    50th (median)
    $36,500
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $70,270

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$64,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,040
    Nurse Practitioners$104,850
    Pharmacists$131,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Southwest Alabama is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Southwest Alabama is 11.7% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $24,870 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,680.