How much does an emergency medical technician make in Atlanta?
$47,500a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.84 an hour or $3,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.84
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 3,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,210Median: $47,500Highest 10%: $57,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 25th | $42,340 | $20.36 | |
| Median | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 75th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $57,610 | $27.70 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| Gainesville, GA | $47,710 |
| Macon, GA | $45,780 |
| Albany, GA | $45,070 |
| Augusta, GA | $45,060 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $41,390 |
| Savannah, GA | $41,320 |
| Brunswick, GA | $40,770 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $39,490 |
| Athens, GA | $38,440 |
| Columbus, GA | $38,400 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.84 ($47,500 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $47,500 against $44,470 nationally, 7% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,550, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for emergency medical technician pay?
53 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,610 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.