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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Delaware

Emergency Medical Technicians in Delaware earn a median of $46,790 a year, or $22.49 an hour. That ranks Delaware #13 of 51 states and is $2,320 more than the national median.

Median / year
$46,790
Median / hour
$22.49
Employed
950
National rank
#13of 51

Pay range in Delaware

10th percentile$39,060
25th percentile$44,810
Median percentile$46,790
75th percentile$51,020
90th percentile$57,660

Emergency Medical Technician pay by Delaware metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$47,7904,970
Dover, DE$45,060160

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in Delaware?

The median annual wage is $46,790 ($22.49 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $2,320 above the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in Delaware?

The lowest-paid 10% of Delaware EMTs earned $39,060 or less ($18.78/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in Delaware?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest metro median at $47,790.

How many EMTs work in Delaware?

About 950 EMTs were employed in Delaware in May 2025.