Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $39,150 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $51,060
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $35,640
    50th (median)
    $39,150
    75th
    $43,500
    90th
    $51,060

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Minot, ND $49,980
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,410
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,210
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,830
    Minnesota $45,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,630

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,550
    Physical Therapists $84,930
    Dental Hygienists $80,410
    Medical Records Specialists $49,340
    Physician Assistants $136,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Traverse City, MI is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.45 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Traverse City, MI is 5.3% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,640.