Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $37,480 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $45,970
Employed locally 200
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $30,930
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $37,480
    90th
    $45,970

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,740
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $46,480
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,710
    Joplin, MO-KS $39,670
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,070
    Jackson, TN $37,840

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Topeka, KS is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 9.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,930.