Emergency Medical Technician salary in Massachusetts
What emergency medical technicians earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,230$24.15 per hour
vs U.S.+13%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$46,880 – $54,000Top 10%: $69,830+
Jobs4,5501.08× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,560 | $24.31 | 3,410 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $47,310 | $22.75 | 710 |
| Worcester, MA | $50,560 | $24.31 | 440 |
| Springfield, MA | $45,600 | $21.93 | 270 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $45,330 | $21.79 | 90 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $39,580 | $19.03 | 70 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $42,620 | $20.49 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $51,290 Connecticut · $50,640 Oregon · $49,270 New York · $48,400 Maryland · $48,100 Minnesota · $48,090
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Massachusetts?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Massachusetts earned a median of $50,230 a year ($24.15 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $46,880 to $54,000.
Where in Massachusetts do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $50,560.
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.