Emergency Medical Technician salary in Colorado
What emergency medical technicians earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,750$22.00 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$40,100 – $49,930Top 10%: $58,320+
Jobs3,0600.92× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,750 | $22.00 | 1,510 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,180 | $22.20 | 400 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $43,600 | $20.96 | 240 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $38,900 | $18.70 | 210 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $50,040 | $24.06 | 190 |
| Boulder, CO | $44,660 | $21.47 | 150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $40,460 | $19.45 | 100 |
| Greeley, CO | $43,300 | $20.82 | 80 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $45,860 | $22.05 | 60 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $48,220 | $23.18 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Delaware · $46,790 California · $46,380 Maine · $46,340 Vermont · $45,600 Georgia · $45,550 Virginia · $45,420
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Colorado?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Colorado earned a median of $45,750 a year ($22.00 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $40,100 to $49,930.
Where in Colorado do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO at $48,220.
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.