Emergency Medical Technician salary in New York
What emergency medical technicians earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,400$23.27 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$43,270 – $63,870Top 10%: $69,210+
Jobs14,8401.32× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,820 | $25.88 | 13,780 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $44,120 | $21.21 | 780 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,330 | $20.83 | 650 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,580 | $19.99 | 520 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $48,400 | $23.27 | 500 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,090 | $21.20 | 490 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $44,460 | $21.37 | 470 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $44,600 | $21.44 | 320 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $44,510 | $21.40 | 310 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $43,060 | $20.70 | 230 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,790 | $20.57 | 190 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,720 | $20.54 | 160 |
| Kingston, NY | $45,280 | $21.77 | 150 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $41,190 | $19.80 | 110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $41,710 | $20.06 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Oregon · $49,270 Maryland · $48,100 Minnesota · $48,090 Wyoming · $47,070 Delaware · $46,790 New Hampshire · $46,790
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in New York?
Emergency Medical Technicians in New York earned a median of $48,400 a year ($23.27 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $43,270 to $63,870.
Where in New York do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $53,820.
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.