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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$38,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.72/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,280
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$39,377 #44 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Utah, explained

Emts in Utah earn a median of $38,930 per year ($18.72 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $31,410, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $48,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $38,930 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $38,930 is worth about $39,377 in national buying power — ranking Utah #44 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,410
$15.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$38,930
$18.72/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,240
$23.19/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $38,930 $39,377 —
Wyoming $47,070 $50,782 −$8,140
Colorado $45,750 $44,395 −$6,820
Arizona $39,500 $39,234 −$570
Idaho $38,840 $40,673 +$90
Nevada $37,560 $37,568 +$1,370
New Mexico $37,550 $40,721 +$1,380

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Utah: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Utah?

Emts in Utah earn a median of $38,930 per year ($18.72 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Utah pay EMTs well?

At $38,930, Utah pays 12% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 1,280 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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