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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$39,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.17/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
4,230
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,438 #38 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Michigan, explained

Emts in Michigan earn a median of $39,870 per year ($19.17 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $35,360, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $49,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $39,870 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $39,870 is worth about $41,438 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #38 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,360
$17.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,870
$19.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,620
$23.86/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $39,870 $41,438 —
Wisconsin $43,060 $45,762 −$3,190
Indiana $42,740 $45,795 −$2,870
Ohio $40,220 $43,353 −$350

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Michigan: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Michigan?

Emts in Michigan earn a median of $39,870 per year ($19.17 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Michigan pay EMTs well?

At $39,870, Michigan pays 10% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 4,230 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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