What are the main factors that influence an Ems Chief'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 Ems Chief?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Ems Chief roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Ems Chief's salary?

An Ems Chief's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,065 for beginners, reaching about $65,127 at mid-level, and approach $68,005 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ems Chief?

Ems Chief salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ems Chief roles are District of Columbia $69,196, California $68,933, Massachusetts $68,015. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ems Chief roles make?

Salaries for Ems Chief level roles vary by specialization: Ems Manager: $119,151; Ems Captain: $94,132; Ems Instructor: $93,260; Ems Liaison: $72,940; Ems Lieutenant: $70,731.

Ems Chief Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ems Chief make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ems Chief in Delaware is $63,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,575
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,472 to $70,767
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,443

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Ems Chief Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,767	$5,897	$1,361	$34
Average	$63,290	$5,274	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$54,472	$4,539	$1,048	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Ems Chief Salaries

An Ems Chief'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 Ems Chief Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ems Chief'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,065
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,045
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,127
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,659
Expert (over 8 years): $68,005

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Ems Chief	$62,065
Intermediate Level Ems Chief	$63,045
Senior Level Ems Chief	$65,127
Specialist Level Ems Chief	$67,659
Expert Level Ems Chief	$68,005

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How Do Ems Chief 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 Ems Chieves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,196.
California: $68,933.
Massachusetts: $68,015.

District of Columbia $69,196 California $68,933 Massachusetts $68,015 Washington $67,765 New Jersey $67,740 Alaska $67,652 Connecticut $66,790 New York $66,440

Hawaii $65,321 Rhode Island $64,796 Maryland $64,440 Minnesota $63,952 Colorado $63,765 Illinois $63,702 Oregon $63,465 Delaware $63,290

New Hampshire $63,180 Virginia $62,934 Pennsylvania $62,215 Nevada $61,852 North Dakota $61,734 Michigan $61,546 Wisconsin $61,477 Vermont $61,340

Texas $60,959 Maine $60,934 Arizona $60,896 Ohio $60,852 Georgia $60,277 Indiana $59,990 Wyoming $59,934 Utah $59,846

Iowa $59,809 Kansas $59,509 Louisiana $59,421 North Carolina $59,390 Missouri $59,378 Florida $59,134 Montana $59,003 Nebraska $58,878

Kentucky $58,809 South Carolina $58,559 Tennessee $58,403 Idaho $58,340 New Mexico $57,884 Oklahoma $57,784 Alabama $57,415 South Dakota $56,796

Arkansas $56,459 West Virginia $56,278 Mississippi $55,734

Top Paying Cities for Ems Chieves

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: $63,005
Little Creek: $63,466
Magnolia: $63,375

Lincoln, DE $63,005 Little Creek, DE $63,466 Magnolia, DE $63,375 Milford, DE $63,165 Marydel, DE $63,269 Millsboro, DE $62,740 Millville, DE $62,837 Milton, DE $62,946

Nassau, DE $62,992 Ocean View, DE $62,827 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,947 Seaford, DE $62,983 Selbyville, DE $62,722 Smyrna, DE $63,510 Viola, DE $63,217 Woodside, DE $63,387

Bear, DE $63,241 Newark, DE $63,217 Claymont, DE $63,347 Delaware City, DE $63,280 Hockessin, DE $63,212 Kirkwood, DE $63,269 Middletown, DE $63,293 Montchanin, DE $63,226

New Castle, DE $63,235 Odessa, DE $63,324 Port Penn, DE $63,367 Rockland, DE $63,232 Saint Georges, DE $63,273 Townsend, DE $63,370 Winterthur, DE $63,240 Lewes, DE $62,970

Wilmington, DE $63,215 Dover, DE $63,466 Dover Afb, DE $63,132 Bethany Beach, DE $62,760 Bethel, DE $62,825 Bridgeville, DE $62,974 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,287 Cheswold, DE $63,445

Clayton, DE $63,447 Dagsboro, DE $62,717 Delmar, DE $62,616 Ellendale, DE $62,806 Felton, DE $63,160 Fenwick Island, DE $62,730 Frankford, DE $62,621 Frederica, DE $63,222

Georgetown, DE $62,693 Greenwood, DE $62,984 Harbeson, DE $62,760 Harrington, DE $63,080 Hartly, DE $63,276 Houston, DE $62,990 Kenton, DE $63,450 Laurel, DE $62,655

Yorklyn, DE $63,230

Ems Chief Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ems Chief 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, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Ems Chief positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Ems Chief as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Ems Chief

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$75,948	$37.0	20%

Ems Chief Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ems Chief'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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$54,472

Average $63,290/year

$70,767

$4,539

Average $5,274/month

$5,897

$1,048

Average $1,217/week

$1,361

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,767	$5,897	$1,361	$34
Average	$63,290	$5,274	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$54,472	$4,539	$1,048	$26

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