Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $18.18 an hour ($37,810 a year). About 2,020 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Alabama ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.76 | $28,620 |
| 25% of workers | $15.03 | $31,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.18 | $37,810 |
| 75% of workers | $21.26 | $44,210 |
| 90% of workers | $24.60 | $51,160 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika | $48,210 | 110 |
| Montgomery | $40,440 | 150 |
| Mobile | $39,490 | 90 |
| Birmingham | $38,920 | 420 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $38,470 | 60 |
| Tuscaloosa | $37,390 | 80 |
| Decatur | $36,030 | 50 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $35,260 | 80 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $33,150 | 90 |
| Dothan | $32,920 | 100 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medical technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $77,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | $34,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,030 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $36,680 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $66,150 |
| Paramedics | $48,540 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $47,650 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,030 |
Other job titles for this job
Open emergency medical technicians jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring emergency medical technicians? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.