How much does an emergency medical technician make in New Jersey?
$53,610a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in New Jersey. That is $25.77 an hour or $4,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.77
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,550Median: $53,610Highest 10%: $64,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $53,610 | $25.77 | |
| 75th | $60,900 | $29.28 | |
| 90th | $64,740 | $31.13 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $56,430 |
| New York, NY | $53,820 |
| Vineland, NJ | $52,890 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,790 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $47,060 |
| Allentown, PA | $41,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 1. Hawaii | $66,410 |
| 2. Alaska | $57,440 |
| 3. New Jersey | $53,610 |
| 4. Washington | $52,690 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $51,290 |
| 6. Connecticut | $50,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $25.77 ($53,610 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $53,610 against $44,470 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for emergency medical technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $56,430 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.