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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$48,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.27/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
14,840
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,848 #24 of 51

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

Emts in New York earn a median of $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $39,890, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $69,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $48,400 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $48,400 is worth about $44,848 in national buying power — ranking New York #24 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,890
$19.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,400
$23.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,210
$33.27/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $48,400 $44,848
New Jersey $53,610 $49,272 −$5,210
Connecticut $50,640 $48,876 −$2,240
Massachusetts $50,230 $47,496 −$1,830
Vermont $45,600 $46,551 +$2,800
Pennsylvania $43,310 $44,388 +$5,090

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in New York: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in New York?

Emts in New York earn a median of $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does New York pay EMTs well?

At $48,400, New York pays 9% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 14,840 work in the state.

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