Healthcare

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

Below national median; evaluate local demand

Top Paying State

Hawaii

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

Hawaii

$61,310 / yr

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Rank #2

Alaska

$56,900 / yr

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Rank #3

New Jersey

$49,500 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
HI HawaiiCompact: No	$61,310Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	1 month	Details
AK AlaskaCompact: Yes	$56,900Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details
NJ New JerseyCompact: Yes	$49,500Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	Varies by board	Details
RI Rhode IslandCompact: Pending	$49,500Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	Varies by board	Details
WA WashingtonCompact: Yes	$48,850Avg. Growth	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	Varies by board	Details
OR OregonCompact: No	$48,070Avg. Growth	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	Varies by board	Details