Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $38,610 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $25,680
90th percentile $44,120
Employed locally 600
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,680
    25th
    $32,010
    50th (median)
    $38,610
    75th
    $38,610
    90th
    $44,120

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 38% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,180
    Wisconsin $43,340
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,190
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $42,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,700
    Pharmacists $149,880
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,300
    Physical Therapists $108,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Spartanburg, SC is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.26 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Spartanburg, SC is 6.6% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,680 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,010.