How much does an emergency medical technician make in Louisiana?
$35,870a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Louisiana. That is $17.25 an hour or $2,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.25
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,390Median: $35,870Highest 10%: $46,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,390 | $13.17 | |
| 25th | $29,240 | $14.06 | |
| Median | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 75th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 90th | $46,460 | $22.34 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $37,680 |
| Houma, LA | $36,290 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,260 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,050 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,680 |
| New Orleans, LA | $35,180 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,230 |
| Shreveport, LA | $31,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 45. Mississippi | $36,630 |
| 46. Arkansas | $36,230 |
| 47. Montana | $36,140 |
| 48. Louisiana | $35,870 |
| 49. Kansas | $35,780 |
| 50. West Virginia | $34,360 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $34,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.25 ($35,870 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $35,870 against $44,470 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $37,680 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.