How much does an emergency medical technician make in Portland?
$47,780a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,320Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $60,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 25th | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| Median | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| 90th | $60,010 | $28.85 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| Lewiston, ME | $46,850 |
| Bangor, ME | $44,810 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $47,780 against $44,470 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $46,340, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for emergency medical technician pay?
49 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,010 or more.
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.