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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$48,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.12/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
3,160
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,762 #8 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Minnesota, explained

Emts in Minnesota earn a median of $48,090 per year ($23.12 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $31,340, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $59,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $48,090 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $48,090 is worth about $48,762 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #8 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,340
$15.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,090
$23.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,220
$28.47/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $48,090 $48,762
Wisconsin $43,060 $45,762 +$5,030
Iowa $40,660 $46,330 +$7,430
North Dakota $39,670 $44,594 +$8,420
South Dakota $36,800 $41,542 +$11,290

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Minnesota?

Emts in Minnesota earn a median of $48,090 per year ($23.12 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay EMTs well?

At $48,090, Minnesota pays 8% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 3,160 work in the state.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) salary in other states

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