Emergency Medical Technician salary in Virginia
What emergency medical technicians earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,420$21.84 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$38,620 – $50,390Top 10%: $59,180+
Jobs4,4900.94× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,250 | $23.68 | 1,730 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,900 | $22.07 | 690 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,650 | $18.10 | 450 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $44,810 | $21.54 | 340 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $36,680 | $17.64 | 220 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $41,540 | $19.97 | 200 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $44,290 | $21.29 | 190 |
| Roanoke, VA | $41,690 | $20.04 | 170 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $39,760 | $19.12 | 130 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $42,990 | $20.67 | 130 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $48,320 | $23.23 | 100 |
| Richmond, VA | $47,290 | $22.74 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
California · $46,380 Maine · $46,340 Colorado · $45,750 Vermont · $45,600 Georgia · $45,550 North Carolina · $44,250
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Virginia?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Virginia earned a median of $45,420 a year ($21.84 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $38,620 to $50,390.
Where in Virginia do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $49,250.
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.