Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $17.25 an hour ($35,870 a year). About 2,450 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.17 | $27,390 |
| 25% of workers | $14.06 | $29,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.25 | $35,870 |
| 75% of workers | $18.32 | $38,110 |
| 90% of workers | $22.34 | $46,460 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $37,680 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $36,290 | 70 |
| Lake Charles | $36,260 | 80 |
| Baton Rouge | $36,050 | 430 |
| Alexandria | $35,680 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $35,180 | 420 |
| Monroe | $34,230 | 120 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $31,610 | 230 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Nursing Assistants | $30,510 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,470 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $31,440 |
| Paramedics | $56,050 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $50,050 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,410 |
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