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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Washington

Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington earn a median of $52,690 a year, or $25.33 an hour. That ranks Washington #4 of 51 states and is $8,220 more than the national median.

Median / year
$52,690
Median / hour
$25.33
Employed
2,940
National rank
#4of 51

Pay range in Washington

10th percentile$37,290
25th percentile$47,560
Median percentile$52,690
75th percentile$56,580
90th percentile$60,960

Emergency Medical Technician pay by Washington metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$55,7001,290
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$52,0101,040
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$51,760140
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$49,870100
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$47,560300
Kennewick-Richland, WA$46,480110

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in Washington?

The median annual wage is $52,690 ($25.33 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $8,220 above the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% of Washington EMTs earned $37,290 or less ($17.93/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in Washington?

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest metro median at $55,700.

How many EMTs work in Washington?

About 2,940 EMTs were employed in Washington in May 2025.