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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in District of Columbia

Emergency Medical Technicians in District of Columbia earn a median of $46,650 a year, or $22.43 an hour. That ranks District of Columbia #15 of 51 states and is $2,180 more than the national median.

Median / year
$46,650
Median / hour
$22.43
Employed
370
National rank
#15of 51

Pay range in District of Columbia

10th percentile$39,310
25th percentile$39,310
Median percentile$46,650
75th percentile$59,890
90th percentile$73,670

Emergency Medical Technician pay by District of Columbia metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$49,2501,730

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage is $46,650 ($22.43 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $2,180 above the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in District of Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% of District of Columbia EMTs earned $39,310 or less ($18.90/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in District of Columbia?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has the highest metro median at $49,250.

How many EMTs work in District of Columbia?

About 370 EMTs were employed in District of Columbia in May 2025.