How much does an emergency medical technician make in South Carolina?
$40,370a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in South Carolina. That is $19.41 an hour or $3,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.41
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,590Median: $40,370Highest 10%: $49,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,590 | $15.19 | |
| 25th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| 75th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 90th | $49,210 | $23.66 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $45,550 |
| Augusta, GA | $45,060 |
| Charleston, SC | $44,630 |
| Greenville, SC | $42,310 |
| Columbia, SC | $42,290 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $39,980 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $39,830 |
| Florence, SC | $39,440 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,900 |
| Sumter, SC | $37,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 27. Missouri | $42,160 |
| 28. Nebraska | $41,710 |
| 29. Iowa | $40,660 |
| 30. South Carolina | $40,370 |
| 31. Tennessee | $40,330 |
| 32. Ohio | $40,220 |
| 33. Florida | $39,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $19.41 ($40,370 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $40,370 against $44,470 nationally, 9% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for emergency medical technician pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $45,550 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.