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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$36,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.42/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,120
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,674 #36 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Arkansas, explained

Emts in Arkansas earn a median of $36,230 per year ($17.42 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $28,370, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $49,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $36,230 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $36,230 is worth about $41,674 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #36 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$28,370
$13.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$36,230
$17.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,910
$24.00/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $36,230 $41,674 —
Missouri $42,160 $46,423 −$5,930
Tennessee $40,330 $43,899 −$4,100
Texas $37,260 $38,390 −$1,030
Mississippi $36,630 $42,126 −$400
Louisiana $35,870 $40,666 +$360
Oklahoma $34,170 $38,899 +$2,060

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Arkansas?

Emts in Arkansas earn a median of $36,230 per year ($17.42 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay EMTs well?

At $36,230, Arkansas pays 19% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 1,120 work in the state.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) salary in other states

Hawaii · $66,410 Alaska · $57,440 New Jersey · $53,610 Washington · $52,690 Rhode Island · $51,290 Connecticut · $50,640 Massachusetts · $50,230 Oregon · $49,270 New York · $48,400 Maryland · $48,100 Minnesota · $48,090 Wyoming · $47,070

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