How much does an emergency medical technician make in Providence?
$47,310a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,110Median: $47,310Highest 10%: $60,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $53,940 | $25.93 | |
| 90th | $60,940 | $29.30 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.75 ($47,310 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $47,310 against $44,470 nationally, 6% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $51,290, so Providence pays 8% less.
Where does Providence rank for emergency medical technician pay?
55 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,940 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.