Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $18.99 an hour ($39,500 a year). About 3,970 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Arizona ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.28 | $33,860 |
| 25% of workers | $16.74 | $34,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.99 | $39,500 |
| 75% of workers | $23.24 | $48,350 |
| 90% of workers | $24.42 | $50,790 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $43,380 | 180 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $41,410 | 100 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $39,500 | 2,840 |
| Tucson | $38,820 | 360 |
| Flagstaff | $37,840 | 90 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $37,680 | 60 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $99,500 |
| Nursing Assistants | $44,780 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,640 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $77,070 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,780 |
| Paramedics | $58,600 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,900 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,640 |
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