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How much does an EMT make in Louisiana? The average EMT salary in Louisiana is $35,760 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $32,040 and $40,550. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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EMT Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile EMT Salary $28,653 LA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile EMT Salary $32,040 LA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile EMT Salary $35,760 LA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile EMT Salary $40,550 LA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile EMT Salary $44,911 LA March 26, 2024
25% $32,040 10% $28,653 90% $44,911 75% $40,550 $35,760 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

The EMT utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness. Responds to an emergency call, assesses the situation, obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital. Being an EMT requires a high school diploma, registration with the EMT National Registry, licensure by state EMS Authority. Communicates with the medical care facility receiving the patient about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time. In addition, EMT typically reports to a manager. EMT's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    EMT

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Critical Care Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $34,058 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $35,976 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $32,630 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $35,712 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $32,630 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $35,900 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $35,412 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $32,931 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $36,201 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $35,412 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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