Emergency Medical Technician salary in Louisiana
What emergency medical technicians earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,870$17.25 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$29,240 – $38,110Top 10%: $46,460+
Jobs2,4501.09× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,050 | $17.33 | 430 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $35,180 | $16.91 | 420 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $31,610 | $15.20 | 230 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $35,870 | $17.25 | 170 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $34,090 | $16.39 | 160 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,230 | $16.46 | 120 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,680 | $17.16 | 100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,260 | $17.44 | 80 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $36,290 | $17.45 | 70 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $37,680 | $18.11 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630 Arkansas · $36,230 Montana · $36,140 Kansas · $35,780
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Louisiana?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Louisiana earned a median of $35,870 a year ($17.25 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $29,240 to $38,110.
Where in Louisiana do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA at $37,680.
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.