Emergency Medical Technicians pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $25.78 an hour ($53,610 a year). About 6,120 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($44,470). New Jersey ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| 25% of workers | $23.08 | $48,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.78 | $53,610 |
| 75% of workers | $29.28 | $60,900 |
| 90% of workers | $31.13 | $64,740 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $56,430 | 130 |
| Vineland | $52,890 | 150 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $47,060 | 380 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $106,500 |
| Nursing Assistants | $46,830 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,160 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $100,810 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $54,040 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $82,710 |
| Paramedics | $86,630 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $315,340 |
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