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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$48,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.12/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
3,400
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,827 #19 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Maryland, explained

Emts in Maryland earn a median of $48,100 per year ($23.12 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $39,960, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $85,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $48,100 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $48,100 is worth about $45,827 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #19 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,960
$19.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,100
$23.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,290
$41.00/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $48,100 $45,827
Delaware $46,790 $46,880 +$1,310
District of Columbia $46,650 $42,447 +$1,450
Virginia $45,420 $44,924 +$2,680
Pennsylvania $43,310 $44,388 +$4,790
West Virginia $34,360 $38,392 +$13,740

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Maryland: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Maryland?

Emts in Maryland earn a median of $48,100 per year ($23.12 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Maryland pay EMTs well?

At $48,100, Maryland pays 8% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 3,400 work in the state.

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