Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $39,170 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $44,130
Employed locally 210
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $39,170
    75th
    $42,860
    90th
    $44,130

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $41,700
    Kingston, NY $41,600
    Syracuse, NY $40,790
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,730

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,390
    Pharmacists $127,230
    Physical Therapists $84,140
    Occupational Therapists $79,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Utica, NY is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Utica, NY is 5.2% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.