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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Rhode Island

Emergency Medical Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $51,290 a year, or $24.66 an hour. That ranks Rhode Island #5 of 51 states and is $6,820 more than the national median.

Median / year
$51,290
Median / hour
$24.66
Employed
430
National rank
#5of 51

Pay range in Rhode Island

10th percentile$39,360
25th percentile$44,440
Median percentile$51,290
75th percentile$56,520
90th percentile$61,160

Emergency Medical Technician pay by Rhode Island metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$47,310710

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in Rhode Island?

The median annual wage is $51,290 ($24.66 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $6,820 above the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in Rhode Island?

The lowest-paid 10% of Rhode Island EMTs earned $39,360 or less ($18.92/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in Rhode Island?

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has the highest metro median at $47,310.

How many EMTs work in Rhode Island?

About 430 EMTs were employed in Rhode Island in May 2025.