What are the main factors that influence an EMT's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for EMT?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for EMT roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An EMT's salary?

An EMT's salary grows with experience: a EMT (1-3 years)earns $40,554, a Critical Care Paramedic (3-5 years)earns $48,753, an Emergency Response Team Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,311,

What are the highest paying states for an EMT?

EMT salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for EMT roles are District of Columbia $44,340, California $44,170, Massachusetts $43,590. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of EMT roles make?

Salaries for EMT level roles vary by specialization: paramedic emt: $54,761; EMT Dispatcher: $51,052; Emt Supervisor: $50,855; Flight EMT: $50,600; EMT Medic: $49,405.

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EMT Salary in Delaware

How much does an EMT make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an EMT in Delaware is $40,560 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an EMT's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,571
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,800 to $44,230
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,466

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EMT Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,230	$3,686	$851	$21
Average	$40,560	$3,380	$780	$20
25th Percentile	$35,800	$2,983	$688	$17

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Key Factors That Influence EMT Salaries

An EMT's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects EMT Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EMT's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

EMT (1-3 years): $40,554
Critical Care Paramedic (3-5 years): $48,753
Emergency Response Team Supervisor (5+ years): $66,311

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
EMT	1-3 years	$40,554
Critical Care Paramedic	3-5 years	$48,753
Emergency Response Team Supervisor	5+ years	$66,311

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How Do EMT Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract EMTs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,340.
California: $44,170.
Massachusetts: $43,590.

District of Columbia $44,340 California $44,170 Massachusetts $43,590 Washington $43,430 New Jersey $43,410 Alaska $43,350 Connecticut $42,800 New York $42,580

Hawaii $41,860 Rhode Island $41,520 Maryland $41,300 Minnesota $40,980 Colorado $40,860 Illinois $40,820 Oregon $40,670 Delaware $40,560

New Hampshire $40,490 Virginia $40,330 Pennsylvania $39,870 Nevada $39,640 North Dakota $39,560 Michigan $39,440 Wisconsin $39,400 Vermont $39,310

Texas $39,060 Maine $39,050 Arizona $39,020 Ohio $39,000 Georgia $38,630 Indiana $38,440 Wyoming $38,410 Utah $38,350

Iowa $38,330 Kansas $38,140 Louisiana $38,080 North Carolina $38,060 Missouri $38,050 Florida $37,900 Montana $37,810 Nebraska $37,730

Kentucky $37,690 South Carolina $37,530 Tennessee $37,430 Idaho $37,390 New Mexico $37,090 Oklahoma $37,030 Alabama $36,790 South Dakota $36,400

Arkansas $36,180 West Virginia $36,070 Mississippi $35,720

Top Paying Cities for EMTs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $40,380
Little Creek: $40,670
Magnolia: $40,610

Lincoln, DE $40,380 Little Creek, DE $40,670 Magnolia, DE $40,610 Milford, DE $40,480 Marydel, DE $40,540 Millsboro, DE $40,210 Millville, DE $40,270 Milton, DE $40,340

Nassau, DE $40,370 Ocean View, DE $40,260 Rehoboth Beach, DE $40,340 Seaford, DE $40,360 Selbyville, DE $40,190 Smyrna, DE $40,700 Viola, DE $40,510 Woodside, DE $40,620

Bear, DE $40,530 Newark, DE $40,510 Claymont, DE $40,600 Delaware City, DE $40,550 Hockessin, DE $40,510 Kirkwood, DE $40,540 Middletown, DE $40,560 Montchanin, DE $40,520

New Castle, DE $40,520 Odessa, DE $40,580 Port Penn, DE $40,610 Rockland, DE $40,520 Saint Georges, DE $40,550 Townsend, DE $40,610 Winterthur, DE $40,530 Lewes, DE $40,350

Wilmington, DE $40,510 Dover, DE $40,670 Dover Afb, DE $40,460 Bethany Beach, DE $40,220 Bethel, DE $40,260 Bridgeville, DE $40,360 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,560 Cheswold, DE $40,660

Clayton, DE $40,660 Dagsboro, DE $40,190 Delmar, DE $40,130 Ellendale, DE $40,250 Felton, DE $40,480 Fenwick Island, DE $40,200 Frankford, DE $40,130 Frederica, DE $40,520

Georgetown, DE $40,180 Greenwood, DE $40,360 Harbeson, DE $40,220 Harrington, DE $40,420 Hartly, DE $40,550 Houston, DE $40,370 Kenton, DE $40,660 Laurel, DE $40,150

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EMT Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

EMT salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $43,078. While startup companies pay approximate $36,690.

EMT Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$36,690
Growth Stage	51~500	$38,736
Established	501~5000	$41,671
Enterprise	5000+	$43,078

EMT Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For EMT roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, EMT positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view EMT as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an EMT

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$48,672	$23.0	20%

EMT Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an EMT's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$35,800

Average $40,560/year

$44,230

$2,983

Average $3,380/month

$3,686

$688

Average $780/week

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Average $20/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,230	$3,686	$851	$21
Average	$40,560	$3,380	$780	$20
25th Percentile	$35,800	$2,983	$688	$17

EMT Salary Growth & Career Path

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Critical Care Paramedic

Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant

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Emergency Response Team Supervisor

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an EMT, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

EMT Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Firefighter/EMT II	$63,520	57%
Critical Care Paramedic	$48,800	20%
Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant	$84,700	109%

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