How much does an emergency medical technician make in Missouri?
$42,160a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Missouri. That is $20.27 an hour or $3,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.27
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,390Median: $42,160Highest 10%: $58,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,390 | $16.53 | |
| 25th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 75th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 90th | $58,090 | $27.93 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $43,980 |
| Springfield, MO | $43,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $42,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $41,910 |
| Joplin, MO | $39,670 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $38,680 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,770 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 24. Wisconsin | $43,060 |
| 25. Indiana | $42,740 |
| 26. Illinois | $42,260 |
| 27. Missouri | $42,160 |
| 28. Nebraska | $41,710 |
| 29. Iowa | $40,660 |
| 30. South Carolina | $40,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.27 ($42,160 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $42,160 against $44,470 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Missouri rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Missouri ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $43,980 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.