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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$52,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.33/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
2,940
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,237 #6 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Washington, explained

Emts in Washington earn a median of $52,690 per year ($25.33 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $37,290, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $60,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $52,690 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $52,690 is worth about $49,237 in national buying power — ranking Washington #6 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,290
$17.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,690
$25.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,960
$29.31/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $52,690 $49,237
Oregon $49,270 $47,668 +$3,420
Idaho $38,840 $40,673 +$13,850

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Washington: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Washington?

Emts in Washington earn a median of $52,690 per year ($25.33 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Washington pay EMTs well?

At $52,690, Washington pays 18% above the national median for EMTs. An estimated 2,940 work in the state.

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