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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$42,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.55/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
4,160
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,795 #20 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Indiana, explained

Emts in Indiana earn a median of $42,740 per year ($20.55 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $36,170, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $50,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $42,740 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $42,740 is worth about $45,795 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #20 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

See the full Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,170
$17.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$42,740
$20.55/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$50,640
$24.35/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $42,740 $45,795 —
Illinois $42,260 $42,278 +$480
Ohio $40,220 $43,353 +$2,520
Michigan $39,870 $41,438 +$2,870
Kentucky $36,800 $40,817 +$5,940

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Indiana: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Indiana?

Emts in Indiana earn a median of $42,740 per year ($20.55 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Indiana pay EMTs well?

At $42,740, Indiana pays 4% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 4,160 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

All 51 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Indiana

Firefighter $62,780/yr median Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) $38,330/yr median Respiratory Therapist $79,730/yr median