Emergency Medical Technician salary in Alabama
What emergency medical technicians earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,810$18.18 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$31,270 – $44,210Top 10%: $51,160+
Jobs2,0200.82× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $38,920 | $18.71 | 420 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $35,930 | $17.27 | 230 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $38,400 | $18.46 | 210 |
| Montgomery, AL | $40,440 | $19.44 | 150 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $38,160 | $18.35 | 140 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $48,210 | $23.18 | 110 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $31,270 | $15.03 | 110 |
| Dothan, AL | $32,920 | $15.83 | 100 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $33,150 | $15.94 | 90 |
| Mobile, AL | $39,490 | $18.99 | 90 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $38,490 | $18.51 | 90 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $35,260 | $16.95 | 80 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $37,390 | $17.98 | 80 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $38,470 | $18.50 | 60 |
| Decatur, AL | $36,030 | $17.32 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Idaho · $38,840 Nevada · $37,560 New Mexico · $37,550 Texas · $37,260 Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Alabama?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Alabama earned a median of $37,810 a year ($18.18 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $31,270 to $44,210.
Where in Alabama do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Auburn-Opelika, AL at $48,210.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.