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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$45,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.93/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
790
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,551 #15 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Vermont, explained

Emts in Vermont earn a median of $45,600 per year ($21.93 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $36,770, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $57,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $45,600 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $45,600 is worth about $46,551 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #15 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,770
$17.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,600
$21.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,700
$27.74/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $45,600 $46,551
Massachusetts $50,230 $47,496 −$4,630
New York $48,400 $44,848 −$2,800
New Hampshire $46,790 $44,919 −$1,190

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Vermont: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Vermont?

Emts in Vermont earn a median of $45,600 per year ($21.93 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Vermont pay EMTs well?

At $45,600, Vermont pays 3% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 790 work in the state.

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