Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $22.00 an hour ($45,750 a year). About 3,060 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($44,470). Colorado ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.45 | $38,370 |
| 25% of workers | $19.28 | $40,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.00 | $45,750 |
| 75% of workers | $24.01 | $49,930 |
| 90% of workers | $28.04 | $58,320 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $48,220 | 0 |
| Colorado Springs | $46,180 | 400 |
| Grand Junction | $45,860 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $45,750 | 1,510 |
| Boulder | $44,660 | 150 |
| Greeley | $43,300 | 80 |
| Pueblo | $40,460 | 100 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,260 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,380 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,880 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $86,220 |
| Paramedics | $63,910 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $47,430 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $94,190 |
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