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Emergency Medical Technician

A comprehensive guide to Emergency Medical Technician licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$41,346 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

Hawaii

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
HI
HawaiiCompact: No
61,310Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
56,900Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: Yes
49,500Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: Pending
49,500Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
48,850Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
OR
OregonCompact: No
48,070Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails