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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$36,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.38/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
860
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$38,185 #50 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Montana, explained

Emts in Montana earn a median of $36,140 per year ($17.38 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $27,280, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $46,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $36,140 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $36,140 is worth about $38,185 in national buying power — ranking Montana #50 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,280
$13.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$36,140
$17.38/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,310
$22.26/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $36,140 $38,185
Wyoming $47,070 $50,782 −$10,930
North Dakota $39,670 $44,594 −$3,530
Idaho $38,840 $40,673 −$2,700
South Dakota $36,800 $41,542 −$660

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Montana: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Montana?

Emts in Montana earn a median of $36,140 per year ($17.38 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Montana pay EMTs well?

At $36,140, Montana pays 19% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 860 work in the state.

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