How much does an emergency medical technician make in Kentucky?
$36,800a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Kentucky. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,800Median: $36,800Highest 10%: $49,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $44,380 | $21.34 | |
| 90th | $49,950 | $24.01 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $48,480 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,210 |
| Lexington, KY | $43,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $39,910 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,140 |
| Huntington, WV | $35,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 40. Nevada | $37,560 |
| 41. New Mexico | $37,550 |
| 42. Texas | $37,260 |
| 43. Kentucky | $36,800 |
| 44. South Dakota | $36,800 |
| 45. Mississippi | $36,630 |
| 46. Arkansas | $36,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.69 ($36,800 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $36,800 against $44,470 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $48,480 a year.
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.