Emergency Medical Technician salary in Pennsylvania
What emergency medical technicians earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,310$20.82 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$37,630 – $47,480Top 10%: $54,370+
Jobs10,1601.44× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $47,790 | $22.97 | 4,970 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,240 | $20.79 | 2,000 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $41,000 | $19.71 | 670 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $39,150 | $18.82 | 590 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $37,940 | $18.24 | 480 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,760 | $18.15 | 480 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,710 | $18.13 | 360 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $39,580 | $19.03 | 340 |
| Reading, PA | $44,100 | $21.20 | 330 |
| Lancaster, PA | $44,200 | $21.25 | 320 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,020 | $17.80 | 280 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,420 | $17.99 | 280 |
| Erie, PA | $37,650 | $18.10 | 190 |
| Johnstown, PA | $35,300 | $16.97 | 170 |
| Lebanon, PA | $42,440 | $20.41 | 130 |
| State College, PA | $37,800 | $18.17 | 110 |
| Williamsport, PA | $39,560 | $19.02 | 110 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $35,800 | $17.21 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
North Carolina · $44,250 Wisconsin · $43,060 Indiana · $42,740 Illinois · $42,260 Missouri · $42,160 Nebraska · $41,710
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Pennsylvania?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Pennsylvania earned a median of $43,310 a year ($20.82 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $37,630 to $47,480.
Where in Pennsylvania do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $47,790.
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.