Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $40,660 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.55
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $61,580
Employed locally 330
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $40,660
    50th (median)
    $40,660
    75th
    $48,960
    90th
    $61,580

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,400
    Iowa City, IA $50,340
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,630
    Pharmacists $146,700
    Physicians, All Other $293,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Spokane, WA is $19.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Spokane, WA is 1.6% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,660.