Emergency Medical Technician salary in Ohio
What emergency medical technicians earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,220$19.34 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$37,580 – $47,490Top 10%: $53,960+
Jobs5,5600.86× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $44,480 | $21.39 | 970 |
| Columbus, OH | $41,520 | $19.96 | 760 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,910 | $19.19 | 750 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38,310 | $18.42 | 540 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $41,500 | $19.95 | 380 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $38,830 | $18.67 | 360 |
| Toledo, OH | $39,850 | $19.16 | 250 |
| Akron, OH | $42,440 | $20.40 | 240 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $36,740 | $17.67 | 240 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $39,250 | $18.87 | 230 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $37,590 | $18.07 | 180 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $43,270 | $20.80 | 160 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $35,630 | $17.13 | 160 |
| Springfield, OH | $35,740 | $17.19 | 120 |
| Sandusky, OH | $37,880 | $18.21 | 80 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $35,250 | $16.95 | 80 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $35,250 | $16.95 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Iowa · $40,660 South Carolina · $40,370 Tennessee · $40,330 Florida · $39,870 Michigan · $39,870 North Dakota · $39,670
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Ohio?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Ohio earned a median of $40,220 a year ($19.34 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $37,580 to $47,490.
Where in Ohio do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cleveland, OH at $44,480.
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.