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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Kansas

Emergency Medical Technicians in Kansas earn a median of $35,780 a year, or $17.20 an hour. That ranks Kansas #49 of 51 states and is $8,690 less than the national median.

Median / year
$35,780
Median / hour
$17.20
Employed
1,510
National rank
#49of 51

Pay range in Kansas

10th percentile$28,560
25th percentile$31,290
Median percentile$35,780
75th percentile$39,060
90th percentile$53,710

Emergency Medical Technician pay by Kansas metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Kansas City, MO-KS$42,670500
Joplin, MO-KS$39,67080
Topeka, KS$38,960220
St. Joseph, MO-KS$38,68050
Wichita, KS$36,860270

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in Kansas?

The median annual wage is $35,780 ($17.20 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $8,690 below the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in Kansas?

The lowest-paid 10% of Kansas EMTs earned $28,560 or less ($13.73/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in Kansas?

Kansas City, MO-KS has the highest metro median at $42,670.

How many EMTs work in Kansas?

About 1,510 EMTs were employed in Kansas in May 2025.