How much does an emergency medical technician make in Milwaukee?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,350Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $56,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| 25th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 90th | $56,410 | $27.12 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,970 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $49,490 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $49,160 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,130 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,440 |
| La Crosse, WI | $46,200 |
| Green Bay, WI | $45,080 |
| Madison, WI | $44,130 |
| Racine, WI | $40,700 |
| Wausau, WI | $39,150 |
| Janesville, WI | $38,320 |
| Duluth, MN | $36,050 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $48,880 against $44,470 nationally, 10% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $43,060, so Milwaukee pays 14% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for emergency medical technician pay?
35 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,410 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.