Emergency Medical Technician salary in Minnesota
What emergency medical technicians earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,090$23.12 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$41,480 – $52,940Top 10%: $59,220+
Jobs3,1600.92× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,970 | $24.03 | 1,490 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,340 | $21.80 | 600 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $44,240 | $21.27 | 390 |
| Rochester, MN | $50,070 | $24.07 | 250 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,190 | $21.73 | 190 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $36,050 | $17.33 | 150 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $46,200 | $22.21 | 120 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $36,800 | $17.69 | 120 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $47,460 | $22.82 | 110 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $39,160 | $18.83 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Oregon · $49,270 New York · $48,400 Maryland · $48,100 Wyoming · $47,070 Delaware · $46,790 New Hampshire · $46,790
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Minnesota?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Minnesota earned a median of $48,090 a year ($23.12 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $41,480 to $52,940.
Where in Minnesota do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Rochester, MN at $50,070.
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.