Emergency Medical Technician salary in Rhode Island
What emergency medical technicians earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,290$24.66 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$44,440 – $56,520Top 10%: $61,160+
Jobs4300.75× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $47,310 | $22.75 | 710 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
New Jersey · $53,610 Washington · $52,690 Connecticut · $50,640 Massachusetts · $50,230 Oregon · $49,270 New York · $48,400
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Rhode Island?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Rhode Island earned a median of $51,290 a year ($24.66 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $44,440 to $56,520.
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.