Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $19.17 an hour ($39,870 a year). About 6,060 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Florida ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.41 | $34,120 |
| 25% of workers | $17.64 | $36,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.17 | $39,870 |
| 75% of workers | $22.60 | $47,000 |
| 90% of workers | $28.37 | $59,000 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $48,510 | 150 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $46,690 | 150 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $46,220 | 90 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $43,540 | 1,040 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $42,990 | 200 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $42,500 | 150 |
| Port St. Lucie | $40,310 | 110 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $40,100 | 1,110 |
| Gainesville | $39,560 | 110 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $39,220 | 350 |
| Jacksonville | $39,120 | 540 |
| Tallahassee | $39,020 | 250 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $38,510 | 0 |
| Ocala | $38,480 | 90 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $38,020 | 50 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $38,000 | 160 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $34,680 | 100 |
| Homosassa Springs | $33,610 | 50 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,190 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,510 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,770 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,570 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $81,160 |
| Paramedics | $60,140 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $77,140 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $204,990 |
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