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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$53,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.78/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
6,120
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,272 #5 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in New Jersey, explained

Emts in New Jersey earn a median of $53,610 per year ($25.78 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $45,550, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $64,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $53,610 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $53,610 is worth about $49,272 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #5 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,550
$21.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$53,610
$25.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$64,740
$31.12/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $53,610 $49,272
New York $48,400 $44,848 +$5,210
Delaware $46,790 $46,880 +$6,820
Pennsylvania $43,310 $44,388 +$10,300

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in New Jersey?

Emts in New Jersey earn a median of $53,610 per year ($25.78 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay EMTs well?

At $53,610, New Jersey pays 21% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 6,120 work in the state.

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