How much does an emergency medical technician make in Seattle?
$55,700a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $26.78 an hour or $4,642 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.78
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,520Median: $55,700Highest 10%: $61,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| 25th | $52,400 | $25.19 | |
| Median | $55,700 | $26.78 | |
| 75th | $58,270 | $28.01 | |
| 90th | $61,120 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| Portland, OR | $52,010 |
| Olympia, WA | $51,760 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $49,870 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,560 |
| Kennewick, WA | $46,480 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $26.78 ($55,700 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $55,700 against $44,470 nationally, 25% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $52,690, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for emergency medical technician pay?
5 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,120 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.