Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $42,470 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.42
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $53,560
Employed locally 270
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $42,470
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $53,560

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,330
    Maryland $47,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,950
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,940

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $90,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,170
    Physicians, All Other $77,910
    Nurse Practitioners $144,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Springfield, MA is $20.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Springfield, MA is 2.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.