Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $38,380 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $48,080
Employed locally 130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $38,380
    75th
    $38,380
    90th
    $48,080

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,400
    Iowa City, IA $50,340
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,240
    Physicians, All Other $293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,250
    Pharmacists $141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,370
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Yakima, WA is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 7.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.