Emergency Medical Technician salary in Kentucky
What emergency medical technicians earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,800$17.69 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$31,200 – $44,380Top 10%: $49,950+
Jobs2,7701.19× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,210 | $21.74 | 800 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,910 | $19.19 | 750 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $31,200 | $15.00 | 400 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,200 | $16.44 | 360 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,840 | $16.75 | 250 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $31,200 | $15.00 | 250 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $43,660 | $20.99 | 240 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $35,630 | $17.13 | 160 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $48,480 | $23.31 | 120 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,600 | $18.08 | 90 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,140 | $17.86 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
New Mexico · $37,550 Texas · $37,260 South Dakota · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630 Arkansas · $36,230 Montana · $36,140
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Kentucky?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Kentucky earned a median of $36,800 a year ($17.69 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $31,200 to $44,380.
Where in Kentucky do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Clarksville, TN-KY at $48,480.
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.