verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$39,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.99/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
3,970
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$39,234 #45 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Arizona, explained

Emts in Arizona earn a median of $39,500 per year ($18.99 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $33,860, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $50,790. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $39,500 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $39,500 is worth about $39,234 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #45 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,860
$16.28/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,500
$18.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$50,790
$24.42/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $39,500 $39,234
California $46,380 $41,889 −$6,880
Utah $38,930 $39,377 +$570
Nevada $37,560 $37,568 +$1,940
New Mexico $37,550 $40,721 +$1,950

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Arizona: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Arizona?

Emts in Arizona earn a median of $39,500 per year ($18.99 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Arizona pay EMTs well?

At $39,500, Arizona pays 11% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 3,970 work in the state.

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