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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$43,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.70/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
3,930
public U.S. Median
$44,470
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,762 #21 of 51

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in Wisconsin, explained

Emts in Wisconsin earn a median of $43,060 per year ($20.70 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $44,470. Entry-level workers earn around $33,550, while the most experienced EMTs reach about $60,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $43,060 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $43,060 is worth about $45,762 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #21 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,550
$16.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,060
$20.70/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,910
$29.28/hr

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $43,060 $45,762 —
Minnesota $48,090 $48,762 −$5,030
Illinois $42,260 $42,278 +$800
Iowa $40,660 $46,330 +$2,400
Michigan $39,870 $41,438 +$3,190

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do EMTs make in Wisconsin?

Emts in Wisconsin earn a median of $43,060 per year ($20.70 per hour), compared with $44,470 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay EMTs well?

At $43,060, Wisconsin pays 3% below the national median for EMTs. An estimated 3,930 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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