Emergency Medical Technician salary in Montana
What emergency medical technicians earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,140$17.38 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$30,330 – $41,530Top 10%: $46,310+
Jobs8601.44× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $32,450 | $15.60 | 190 |
| Missoula, MT | $38,190 | $18.36 | 120 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $32,910 | $15.82 | 110 |
| Billings, MT | $38,570 | $18.54 | 40 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $39,940 | $19.20 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630 Arkansas · $36,230 Louisiana · $35,870 Kansas · $35,780
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Montana?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Montana earned a median of $36,140 a year ($17.38 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $30,330 to $41,530.
Where in Montana do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Billings, MT at $38,570.
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.