Emergency Medical Technicians pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $19.41 an hour ($40,370 a year). About 4,010 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). South Carolina ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.19 | $31,590 |
| 25% of workers | $18.29 | $38,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.41 | $40,370 |
| 75% of workers | $22.43 | $46,660 |
| 90% of workers | $23.66 | $49,210 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $44,630 | 780 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $42,310 | 540 |
| Columbia | $42,290 | 770 |
| Spartanburg | $39,980 | 580 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $39,830 | 90 |
| Florence | $39,440 | 310 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $38,900 | 60 |
| Sumter | $37,630 | 60 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,360 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,220 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,820 |
| Paramedics | $53,550 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $77,740 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $59,170 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $29,300 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,970 |
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