Emergency Medical Technician salary in Michigan
What emergency medical technicians earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,870$19.17 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$37,600 – $45,130Top 10%: $49,620+
Jobs4,2300.83× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,050 | $20.22 | 1,450 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $39,120 | $18.81 | 530 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $43,150 | $20.75 | 450 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,010 | $20.20 | 340 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $35,920 | $17.27 | 320 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $37,190 | $17.88 | 260 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $39,940 | $19.20 | 190 |
| Flint, MI | $38,380 | $18.45 | 140 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $35,570 | $17.10 | 140 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $41,170 | $19.79 | 90 |
| Traverse City, MI | $38,950 | $18.72 | 70 |
| Niles, MI | $34,640 | $16.65 | 30 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $37,720 | $18.13 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
South Carolina · $40,370 Tennessee · $40,330 Ohio · $40,220 Florida · $39,870 North Dakota · $39,670 Arizona · $39,500
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Michigan?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Michigan earned a median of $39,870 a year ($19.17 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $37,600 to $45,130.
Where in Michigan do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI at $42,050.
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.