How much does an emergency medical technician make in New York?
$48,400a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in New York. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $48,400Highest 10%: $69,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 25th | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| Median | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| 90th | $69,210 | $33.27 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $53,820 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $48,400 |
| Kingston, NY | $45,280 |
| Albany, NY | $44,120 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,090 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,330 |
| Utica, NY | $43,060 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,790 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,720 |
| Ithaca, NY | $41,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $41,580 |
| Watertown, NY | $41,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 6. Connecticut | $50,640 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $50,230 |
| 8. Oregon | $49,270 |
| 9. New York | $48,400 |
| 10. Maryland | $48,100 |
| 11. Minnesota | $48,090 |
| 12. Wyoming | $47,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.27 ($48,400 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,400 against $44,470 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for emergency medical technician pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays emergency medical technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $53,820 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.