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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$66,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.93/hr
▲ 49% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
560
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,400 #1 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Hawaii, explained

Emts in Hawaii earn a median of $66,410 per year ($31.93 per hour), which is 49% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $51,140, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $84,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $66,410 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $66,410 is worth about $60,400 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,140
$24.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,410
$31.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,620
$40.68/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $66,410 $60,400
California $46,380 $41,889 +$20,030

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Hawaii?

Emts in Hawaii earn a median of $66,410 per year ($31.93 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay EMTs well?

At $66,410, Hawaii pays 49% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 560 work in the state.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) salary in other states

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