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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$45,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.90/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
6,260
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,304 #12 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Georgia, explained

Emts in Georgia earn a median of $45,550 per year ($21.90 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $33,910, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $52,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $45,550 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $45,550 is worth about $47,304 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #12 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,910
$16.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,550
$21.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$52,600
$25.29/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $45,550 $47,304
North Carolina $44,250 $46,912 +$1,300
South Carolina $40,370 $43,062 +$5,180
Tennessee $40,330 $43,899 +$5,220
Florida $39,870 $38,554 +$5,680
Alabama $37,810 $42,568 +$7,740

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Georgia: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Georgia?

Emts in Georgia earn a median of $45,550 per year ($21.90 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Georgia pay EMTs well?

At $45,550, Georgia pays 2% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 6,260 work in the state.

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