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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$50,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.15/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
4,550
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,496 #11 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Massachusetts, explained

Emts in Massachusetts earn a median of $50,230 per year ($24.15 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $40,140, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $69,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $50,230 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $50,230 is worth about $47,496 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #11 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,140
$19.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,230
$24.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,830
$33.57/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $50,230 $47,496
Rhode Island $51,290 $50,147 −$1,060
Connecticut $50,640 $48,876 −$410
New York $48,400 $44,848 +$1,830
New Hampshire $46,790 $44,919 +$3,440
Vermont $45,600 $46,551 +$4,630

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Massachusetts?

Emts in Massachusetts earn a median of $50,230 per year ($24.15 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay EMTs well?

At $50,230, Massachusetts pays 13% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 4,550 work in the state.

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