Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $39,020 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $32,830
90th percentile $49,610
Employed locally 250
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,830
    25th
    $35,240
    50th (median)
    $39,020
    75th
    $43,120
    90th
    $49,610

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $44,210
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $43,110
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $42,950
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,840
    Gainesville, FL $42,710

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,260
    Physicians, All Other $229,420
    Nurse Practitioners $118,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Tallahassee, FL is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Tallahassee, FL is 5.6% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,830 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,240.