Emergency Medical Technician salary in Kansas
What emergency medical technicians earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,780$17.20 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$31,290 – $39,060Top 10%: $53,710+
Jobs1,5100.90× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $33,270 | $16.00 | 810 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $42,670 | $20.51 | 500 |
| Wichita, KS | $36,860 | $17.72 | 270 |
| Topeka, KS | $38,960 | $18.73 | 220 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $39,670 | $19.07 | 80 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $38,680 | $18.59 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630 Arkansas · $36,230 Montana · $36,140 Louisiana · $35,870
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Kansas?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Kansas earned a median of $35,780 a year ($17.20 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $31,290 to $39,060.
Where in Kansas do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $42,670.
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.