Emergency Medical Technician salary in Missouri
What emergency medical technicians earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,160$20.27 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$37,060 – $47,230Top 10%: $58,090+
Jobs2,8000.82× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $41,910 | $20.15 | 1,550 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $42,670 | $20.51 | 500 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,650 | $18.58 | 330 |
| Springfield, MO | $43,700 | $21.01 | 280 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,210 | $17.89 | 150 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $40,110 | $19.28 | 130 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,770 | $17.68 | 100 |
| Columbia, MO | $43,980 | $21.14 | 80 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $39,670 | $19.07 | 80 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $35,550 | $17.09 | 50 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $38,680 | $18.59 | 50 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,650 | $18.58 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $43,310 Wisconsin · $43,060 Indiana · $42,740 Illinois · $42,260 Nebraska · $41,710 Iowa · $40,660
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Missouri?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Missouri earned a median of $42,160 a year ($20.27 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $37,060 to $47,230.
Where in Missouri do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Columbia, MO at $43,980.
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.