Emergency Response Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Emergency Response Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Response Technician in the United States is $41,505 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,746
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,823 to $45,295
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,560
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Emergency Response Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,295 $3,775 $871 $22
Average $41,505 $3,459 $798 $20
25th Percentile $36,823 $3,069 $708 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Response Technician Salaries

An Emergency Response Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Response Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $52,350
  • San Francisco: $51,777
  • Oakland: $50,686

What Skills Can Increase an Emergency Response Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.49% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Cardiac (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Cardiac means relating to the heart. The adjective cardiac is most often used in a medical context: a doctor who operates on people's hearts is a cardiac surgeon and an irregular heart beat is called "cardiac arrhythmia."
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.49%
Installation 2.59%
Cardiac 1.81%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Emergency Response Technician's salary.
  • Repairing: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Repairing
$45,655
10%
Analysis
$44,825
8%
Troubleshooting
$44,825
8%
Physical Therapy
$44,410
7%
Acute Care
$43,580
5%
Installation
$43,580
5%
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Emergency Response Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Emergency Response Technician 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, Emergency Response Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Emergency Response Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Emergency Response Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$49,806$24.020%

How Education impacts an Emergency Response Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Emergency Response Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Emergency Response Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,949 and $38,283).

Emergency Response Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Emergency Response Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 60.6%
Associates 19.6%
Bachelors 16.7%
Masters 1.5%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Emergency Response Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Response Technician'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Emergency Response Technician

Salaries for an Emergency Response Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,432 in 2023 to around $43,387 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Emergency Response Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Emergency Response Technician Over Time

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2023
$44,432
2024
$44,220
2025
$43,387
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2023 $44,432
2024 $44,220
2025 $43,387
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FAQ about Emergency Response Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Emergency Response Technician?

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

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