Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $24.31 an hour ($50,560 a year). About 3,410 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($44,470). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($50,230).
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.75 | $41,080 |
| 25% of workers | $22.92 | $47,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.31 | $50,560 |
| 75% of workers | $26.25 | $54,590 |
| 90% of workers | $33.81 | $70,320 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $50,560 | 3,410 |
| Worcester | $50,560 | 440 |
| Springfield | $45,600 | 270 |
| Pittsfield | $45,330 | 90 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $39,580 | 70 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $106,180 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,590 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $82,190 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $57,610 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,580 |
| Paramedics | $66,460 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $79,480 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,890 |
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