Emergency Medical Technician salary in Arkansas
What emergency medical technicians earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,230$17.42 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$31,840 – $41,670Top 10%: $49,910+
Jobs1,1200.74× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,620 | $18.57 | 860 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $37,530 | $18.04 | 240 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $36,230 | $17.42 | 210 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $33,140 | $15.93 | 140 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $41,670 | $20.04 | 110 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $28,370 | $13.64 | 100 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $34,830 | $16.75 | 80 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $33,880 | $16.29 | 80 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $34,680 | $16.68 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630 Montana · $36,140 Louisiana · $35,870 Kansas · $35,780
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Arkansas?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Arkansas earned a median of $36,230 a year ($17.42 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $31,840 to $41,670.
Where in Arkansas do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $41,670.
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.