How much does an emergency medical technician make in Michigan?
$39,870a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Michigan. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.17
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $39,870Highest 10%: $49,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 75th | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| 90th | $49,620 | $23.86 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $42,050 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,010 |
| South Bend, IN | $41,170 |
| Lansing, MI | $39,940 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $39,120 |
| Traverse City, MI | $38,950 |
| Flint, MI | $38,380 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,720 |
| Niles, MI | $34,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 31. Tennessee | $40,330 |
| 32. Ohio | $40,220 |
| 33. Florida | $39,870 |
| 34. Michigan | $39,870 |
| 35. North Dakota | $39,670 |
| 36. Arizona | $39,500 |
| 37. Utah | $38,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $19.17 ($39,870 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $39,870 against $44,470 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Michigan rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Michigan ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $42,050 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.