Emergency Medical Technician salary in Arizona
What emergency medical technicians earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,500$18.99 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$34,820 – $48,350Top 10%: $50,790+
Jobs3,9701.05× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $39,500 | $18.99 | 2,840 |
| Tucson, AZ | $38,820 | $18.66 | 360 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $36,320 | $17.46 | 190 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $43,380 | $20.86 | 180 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $41,410 | $19.91 | 100 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,840 | $18.19 | 90 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $37,680 | $18.12 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Ohio · $40,220 Florida · $39,870 Michigan · $39,870 North Dakota · $39,670 Utah · $38,930 Idaho · $38,840
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Arizona?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Arizona earned a median of $39,500 a year ($18.99 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $34,820 to $48,350.
Where in Arizona do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ at $43,380.
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.