Emergency Medical Technician salary in Washington
What emergency medical technicians earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,690$25.33 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$47,560 – $56,580Top 10%: $60,960+
Jobs2,9400.71× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,700 | $26.78 | 1,290 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,010 | $25.01 | 1,040 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,560 | $22.87 | 300 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $49,420 | $23.76 | 250 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $39,720 | $19.09 | 190 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,760 | $24.88 | 140 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $46,480 | $22.34 | 110 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $49,870 | $23.97 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
New Jersey · $53,610 Rhode Island · $51,290 Connecticut · $50,640 Massachusetts · $50,230 Oregon · $49,270 New York · $48,400
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Washington?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington earned a median of $52,690 a year ($25.33 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $47,560 to $56,580.
Where in Washington do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $55,700.
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.