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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$38,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.67/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
780
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$40,673 #41 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Idaho, explained

Emts in Idaho earn a median of $38,840 per year ($18.67 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $27,180, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $51,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $38,840 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $38,840 is worth about $40,673 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #41 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,180
$13.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$38,840
$18.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$51,140
$24.59/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $38,840 $40,673 —
Washington $52,690 $49,237 −$13,850
Oregon $49,270 $47,668 −$10,430
Wyoming $47,070 $50,782 −$8,230
Utah $38,930 $39,377 −$90
Nevada $37,560 $37,568 +$1,280
Montana $36,140 $38,185 +$2,700

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Idaho: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Idaho?

Emts in Idaho earn a median of $38,840 per year ($18.67 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Idaho pay EMTs well?

At $38,840, Idaho pays 13% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 780 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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