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How much does an EMT make in South Carolina? The average EMT salary in South Carolina is $35,490 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $31,800 and $40,250. 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 $28,440 SC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile EMT Salary $31,800 SC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile EMT Salary $35,490 SC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile EMT Salary $40,250 SC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile EMT Salary $44,584 SC March 26, 2024
25% $31,800 10% $28,440 90% $44,584 75% $40,250 $35,490 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

  2. Up a level:

    Critical Care Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $35,637 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $34,660 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $35,487 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $34,697 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $33,607 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $34,509 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $34,697 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $34,134 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $35,337 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $35,449 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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