Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $20.82 an hour ($43,310 a year). About 10,160 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.58 | $34,480 |
| 25% of workers | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.82 | $43,310 |
| 75% of workers | $22.83 | $47,480 |
| 90% of workers | $26.14 | $54,370 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $47,790 | 4,970 |
| Lancaster | $44,200 | 320 |
| Reading | $44,100 | 330 |
| Pittsburgh | $43,240 | 2,000 |
| Lebanon | $42,440 | 130 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $41,000 | 670 |
| York-Hanover | $39,580 | 340 |
| Williamsport | $39,560 | 110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $39,150 | 590 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $37,940 | 480 |
| State College | $37,800 | 110 |
| Erie | $37,650 | 190 |
| Chambersburg | $35,800 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $35,300 | 170 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Nursing Assistants | $44,590 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,930 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $78,490 |
| Paramedics | $61,000 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $58,090 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $32,730 |
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