Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $36,750 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $56,700
Employed locally 550
National median $41,340

Compare Emergency Medical Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Winston, NC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Emergency Medical Technicians
in
Winston, NC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,240
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $48,610
    90th
    $56,700

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $53,920
    Anchorage, AK $52,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $48,720
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $48,180

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,270
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,520
    Physicians, All Other$74,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,700
    Pharmacists$137,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Winston, NC is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Winston, NC is 11.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,240.