Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $40,910 -1% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $31,310
90th percentile $61,030
Employed locally 1,850
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,310
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $47,780
    90th
    $61,030

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Morristown, TN $51,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,660
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    Columbia, MO $45,670
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $45,450

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Nurse Practitioners $129,390
    Pharmacists $137,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in St. Louis, MO-IL is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 1% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,310 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.