Emergency Medical Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $21.27 an hour ($44,250 a year). About 6,680 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($44,470). North Carolina ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.92 | $35,190 |
| 25% of workers | $18.40 | $38,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.27 | $44,250 |
| 75% of workers | $23.71 | $49,310 |
| 90% of workers | $28.72 | $59,750 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $53,850 | 240 |
| Burlington | $49,180 | 190 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $49,160 | 600 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $46,330 | 340 |
| Fayetteville | $46,300 | 80 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $46,020 | 370 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $45,550 | 1,210 |
| Winston-Salem | $44,860 | 480 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $44,250 | 370 |
| Greenville | $44,220 | 200 |
| Asheville | $43,690 | 140 |
| Rocky Mount | $40,480 | 140 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,460 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,630 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $80,090 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $339,350 |
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