How much does an emergency medical technician make in Pennsylvania?
$43,310a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $20.82 an hour or $3,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.82
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $43,310Highest 10%: $54,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| 75th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 90th | $54,370 | $26.14 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,790 |
| Lancaster, PA | $44,200 |
| Reading, PA | $44,100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,240 |
| Lebanon, PA | $42,440 |
| Allentown, PA | $41,000 |
| York, PA | $39,580 |
| Williamsport, PA | $39,560 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $39,150 |
| Scranton, PA | $37,940 |
| State College, PA | $37,800 |
| Erie, PA | $37,650 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $35,800 |
| Johnstown, PA | $35,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 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 |
| 26. Illinois | $42,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $20.82 ($43,310 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $43,310 against $44,470 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $47,790 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.