Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $21.84 an hour ($45,420 a year). About 4,490 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($44,470). Virginia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.57 | $36,540 |
| 25% of workers | $18.57 | $38,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.84 | $45,420 |
| 75% of workers | $24.23 | $50,390 |
| 90% of workers | $28.45 | $59,180 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $48,320 | 100 |
| Richmond | $47,290 | 0 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $45,900 | 690 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $42,990 | 130 |
| Roanoke | $41,690 | 170 |
| Charlottesville | $39,760 | 130 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Nursing Assistants | $43,200 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,920 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $48,320 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,910 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,880 |
| Paramedics | $60,480 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,910 |
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