Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $46,280 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $60,530
Employed locally 410
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $38,600
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $48,430
    90th
    $60,530

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $51,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,330
    Maryland $47,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,950
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,940

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $68,970
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,960
    Nurse Practitioners $144,200
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Worcester, MA is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Worcester, MA is 11.9% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,600.