Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $19.34 an hour ($40,220 a year). About 5,560 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Ohio ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.80 | $34,940 |
| 25% of workers | $18.07 | $37,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.34 | $40,220 |
| 75% of workers | $22.83 | $47,490 |
| 90% of workers | $25.94 | $53,960 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $44,480 | 970 |
| Canton-Massillon | $43,270 | 160 |
| Akron | $42,440 | 240 |
| Columbus | $41,520 | 760 |
| Cincinnati | $39,910 | 750 |
| Toledo | $39,850 | 250 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $38,830 | 360 |
| Sandusky | $37,880 | 80 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $37,590 | 180 |
| Springfield | $35,740 | 120 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,510 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,010 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,950 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,920 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,140 |
| Paramedics | $51,300 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $79,270 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $377,480 |
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