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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$41,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.05/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
540
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,291 #18 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Nebraska, explained

Emts in Nebraska earn a median of $41,710 per year ($20.05 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $35,060, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $68,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $41,710 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $41,710 is worth about $46,291 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #18 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,060
$16.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$41,710
$20.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$68,670
$33.01/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $41,710 $46,291 —
Wyoming $47,070 $50,782 −$5,360
Colorado $45,750 $44,395 −$4,040
Missouri $42,160 $46,423 −$450
Iowa $40,660 $46,330 +$1,050
South Dakota $36,800 $41,542 +$4,910
Kansas $35,780 $39,726 +$5,930

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Nebraska?

Emts in Nebraska earn a median of $41,710 per year ($20.05 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay EMTs well?

At $41,710, Nebraska pays 6% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 540 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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