Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $37,970 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $46,150
Employed locally 60
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $35,030
    50th (median)
    $37,970
    75th
    $38,940
    90th
    $46,150

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $101,700
    Pharmacists $142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Southwest Missouri is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Southwest Missouri is 8.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,030.