Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $37,580 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $30,630
90th percentile $47,560
Employed locally 390
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,630
    25th
    $30,880
    50th (median)
    $37,580
    75th
    $43,240
    90th
    $47,560

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $41,730
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,760
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,460
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,660
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $34,710
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,090

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 9.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,630 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,880.