Log In
Create Account
Salary Wizard®
Base Salary   Bonuses   Benefits    
Methodology    New Search    Help
You're not done yet!
Begin by selecting your location:
The median expected salary for a typical Emergency Medical Technician in the United States is $31,061. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.
Source: HR Reported data as of May 2013
Job Description for Emergency Medical Technician New Search   
Responds to an emergency call, assesses the situation, obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital. Utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness. Communicates with the medical care facility receiving the patient about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time. Requires a high school diploma, registration with the EMT National Registry, licensure by state EMS Authority, and 2-4 years of related experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a manager.
Alternate Job Titles: Emergency Medical Technician, EMT, Ambulance Attendant
Categories:  Healthcare -- Technicians
Search Online education options for Emergency Medical Technician Careers
View recent job openings for Emergency Medical Technician jobs
Similar Job Titles
Medical Records Technician
Medical Device Lab Technician
Medical Records Coding Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Emergency Dispatcher
DME Technician
Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room
Emergency Services Director
Physician - Emergency Room
View other Healthcare -- Technicians Job Titles
Healthcare -- Technicians jobs by salary range <$30K, $30K-$50K, $50K-$80K, $80K-$100K, >$100K
   
    
Select a state to view salaries by metro area New Search   
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
 Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
 Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
 Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming