Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $21.90 an hour ($45,550 a year). About 6,260 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($44,470). Georgia ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.30 | $33,910 |
| 25% of workers | $18.18 | $37,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| 75% of workers | $23.27 | $48,400 |
| 90% of workers | $25.29 | $52,600 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $47,710 | 150 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $47,500 | 3,090 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $45,780 | 250 |
| Albany | $45,070 | 130 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $45,060 | 350 |
| Savannah | $41,320 | 210 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $40,770 | 80 |
| Warner Robins | $39,490 | 130 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $38,440 | 170 |
| Columbus | $38,400 | 210 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,550 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,030 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $46,250 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $83,700 |
| Paramedics | $57,660 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,070 |
| Surgical Assistants | $49,520 |
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