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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$34,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$16.43/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
2,410
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$38,899 #46 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Oklahoma, explained

Emts in Oklahoma earn a median of $34,170 per year ($16.43 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $27,840, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $45,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $34,170 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $34,170 is worth about $38,899 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #46 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,840
$13.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$34,170
$16.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$45,630
$21.94/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $34,170 $38,899 —
Colorado $45,750 $44,395 −$11,580
Missouri $42,160 $46,423 −$7,990
New Mexico $37,550 $40,721 −$3,380
Texas $37,260 $38,390 −$3,090
Arkansas $36,230 $41,674 −$2,060
Kansas $35,780 $39,726 −$1,610

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Oklahoma?

Emts in Oklahoma earn a median of $34,170 per year ($16.43 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay EMTs well?

At $34,170, Oklahoma pays 23% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 2,410 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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