Emergency Medical Technician salary in Mississippi
What emergency medical technicians earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,630$17.61 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$29,120 – $39,100Top 10%: $48,290+
Jobs1,3901.03× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,620 | $18.57 | 860 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,800 | $17.69 | 450 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,120 | $14.00 | 210 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,430 | $17.52 | 200 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,390 | $17.98 | 150 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $37,440 | $18.00 | 120 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,660 | $14.26 | 120 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,080 | $13.98 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Texas · $37,260 Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800 Arkansas · $36,230 Montana · $36,140 Louisiana · $35,870
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Mississippi?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Mississippi earned a median of $36,630 a year ($17.61 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $29,120 to $39,100.
Where in Mississippi do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $38,620.
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.