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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Massachusetts

Emergency Medical Technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of $50,230 a year, or $24.15 an hour. That ranks Massachusetts #7 of 51 states and is $5,760 more than the national median.

Median / year
$50,230
Median / hour
$24.15
Employed
4,550
National rank
#7of 51

Pay range in Massachusetts

10th percentile$40,140
25th percentile$46,880
Median percentile$50,230
75th percentile$54,000
90th percentile$69,830

Emergency Medical Technician pay by Massachusetts metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$50,5603,410
Worcester, MA$50,560440
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$47,310710
Springfield, MA$45,600270
Pittsfield, MA$45,33090
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA$39,58070

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in Massachusetts?

The median annual wage is $50,230 ($24.15 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $5,760 above the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in Massachusetts?

The lowest-paid 10% of Massachusetts EMTs earned $40,140 or less ($19.30/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in Massachusetts?

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has the highest metro median at $50,560.

How many EMTs work in Massachusetts?

About 4,550 EMTs were employed in Massachusetts in May 2025.