Emergency Medical Technician salary in Nebraska
What emergency medical technicians earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$41,710$20.05 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$36,830 – $52,070Top 10%: $68,670+
Jobs5400.45× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $41,350 | $19.88 | 250 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $45,870 | $22.05 | 120 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $41,710 | $20.05 | 80 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $45,870 | $22.05 | 60 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $45,940 | $22.09 | 60 |
| Lincoln, NE | $35,820 | $17.22 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $43,060 Indiana · $42,740 Illinois · $42,260 Missouri · $42,160 Iowa · $40,660 South Carolina · $40,370
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Nursing Assistants · $40,000 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,150 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,610 Dental Assistants · $46,660 Pharmacists · $139,330 Medical Assistants · $47,370 Nurse Practitioners · $132,130 Physical Therapists · $97,090 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,540 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $72,860
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Nebraska?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Nebraska earned a median of $41,710 a year ($20.05 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $36,830 to $52,070.
Where in Nebraska do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $41,710.
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.