How much does an emergency medical technician make in North Carolina?
$44,250a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in North Carolina. That is $21.27 an hour or $3,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.27
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,190Median: $44,250Highest 10%: $59,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| 25th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| Median | $44,250 | $21.27 | |
| 75th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 90th | $59,750 | $28.73 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $53,850 |
| Burlington, NC | $49,180 |
| Raleigh, NC | $49,160 |
| Durham, NC | $46,330 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $46,300 |
| Hickory, NC | $46,020 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,900 |
| Charlotte, NC | $45,550 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $44,860 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,250 |
| Greenville, NC | $44,220 |
| Asheville, NC | $43,690 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $40,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 19. Vermont | $45,600 |
| 20. Georgia | $45,550 |
| 21. Virginia | $45,420 |
| 22. North Carolina | $44,250 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $43,310 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $43,060 |
| 25. Indiana | $42,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $21.27 ($44,250 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $44,250 against $44,470 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for emergency medical technician pay?
North Carolina ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $53,850 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.