Emergency Medical Technician salary in Maryland
What emergency medical technicians earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,100$23.12 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$45,490 – $61,460Top 10%: $85,290+
Jobs3,4001.06× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $47,790 | $22.97 | 4,970 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $48,330 | $23.24 | 2,140 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,250 | $23.68 | 1,730 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $47,330 | $22.75 | 250 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $37,840 | $18.19 | 190 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $68,160 | $32.77 | 80 |
| Salisbury, MD | $42,670 | $20.51 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Oregon · $49,270 New York · $48,400 Minnesota · $48,090 Wyoming · $47,070 Delaware · $46,790 New Hampshire · $46,790
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Maryland?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Maryland earned a median of $48,100 a year ($23.12 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $45,490 to $61,460.
Where in Maryland do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Lexington Park, MD at $68,160.
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.