How much does an emergency medical technician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.68
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 1,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $49,250 | $23.68 | |
| 75th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| 90th | $68,590 | $32.98 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.68 ($49,250 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $49,250 against $44,470 nationally, 11% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $46,650, so Washington pays 6% more.
Where does Washington rank for emergency medical technician pay?
30 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,590 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.