As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in District of Columbia is $45,390, equivalent to $22 per hour, $873 weekly, or $3,783 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $35,217 to $53,246. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,065) and 75th percentile ($49,502), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,246 per year. This $9,437 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Installation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Advanced Emergency Medical Technician often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 68 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Salary $35,217 DC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Salary $40,065 DC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Salary $45,390 DC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Salary $49,502 DC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Salary $53,246 DC August 01, 2026
25% $40,065 10% $35,217 90% $53,246 75% $49,502 $45,390 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician ?

Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) is provider of prehospital emergency medical services in the United States. A transition to this level of training from the Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I), which had somewhat less training, began in 2013 and has been implemented by most states at this point. The AEMT is not intended to deliver definitive medical care in most cases, but rather to augment prehospital critical care and provide rapid on-scene treatment. AEMTs are most usually employed in ambulance services, working in conjunction with EMTs and paramedics, however are ...

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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $46,298 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $46,300 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $46,300 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $46,300 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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