Emergency Medical Technician salary in Wisconsin
What emergency medical technicians earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,060$20.70 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$37,940 – $49,960Top 10%: $60,910+
Jobs3,9301.15× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,970 | $24.03 | 1,490 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,880 | $23.50 | 830 |
| Madison, WI | $44,130 | $21.22 | 520 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $38,890 | $18.70 | 510 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,690 | $22.45 | 380 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $40,270 | $19.36 | 340 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $38,750 | $18.63 | 180 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $36,050 | $17.33 | 150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $45,080 | $21.67 | 150 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $46,200 | $22.21 | 120 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,440 | $22.33 | 100 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $40,700 | $19.57 | 80 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,130 | $22.66 | 70 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $49,160 | $23.64 | 70 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $49,490 | $23.79 | 70 |
| Wausau, WI | $39,150 | $18.82 | 70 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $38,320 | $18.42 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
North Carolina · $44,250 Pennsylvania · $43,310 Indiana · $42,740 Illinois · $42,260 Missouri · $42,160 Nebraska · $41,710
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Wisconsin?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Wisconsin earned a median of $43,060 a year ($20.70 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $37,940 to $49,960.
Where in Wisconsin do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $49,970.
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.