How much does an emergency medical technician make in Mississippi?
$36,630a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Mississippi. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.61
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,760Median: $36,630Highest 10%: $48,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,760 | $12.87 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 75th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| 90th | $48,290 | $23.22 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,620 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,440 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,390 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 42. Texas | $37,260 |
| 43. Kentucky | $36,800 |
| 44. South Dakota | $36,800 |
| 45. Mississippi | $36,630 |
| 46. Arkansas | $36,230 |
| 47. Montana | $36,140 |
| 48. Louisiana | $35,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.61 ($36,630 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $36,630 against $44,470 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Mississippi ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,620 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.