Emergency Medical Technician salary in Georgia
What emergency medical technicians earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,550$21.90 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$37,820 – $48,400Top 10%: $52,600+
Jobs6,2601.10× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $47,500 | $22.84 | 3,090 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $37,210 | $17.89 | 390 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $45,060 | $21.66 | 350 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $38,080 | $18.31 | 340 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $41,390 | $19.90 | 270 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $45,780 | $22.01 | 250 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $34,160 | $16.42 | 230 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $38,400 | $18.46 | 210 |
| Savannah, GA | $41,320 | $19.86 | 210 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $35,930 | $17.28 | 210 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $38,440 | $18.48 | 170 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,710 | $22.94 | 150 |
| Albany, GA | $45,070 | $21.67 | 130 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $39,490 | $18.98 | 130 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $40,770 | $19.60 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Delaware · $46,790 California · $46,380 Maine · $46,340 Colorado · $45,750 Vermont · $45,600 Virginia · $45,420
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Georgia?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Georgia earned a median of $45,550 a year ($21.90 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $37,820 to $48,400.
Where in Georgia do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Gainesville, GA at $47,710.
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.