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How much does a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) make in Colorado? The average Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) salary in Colorado is $38,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34,400 and $43,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $30,758 CO March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $34,400 CO March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $38,400 CO March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $43,500 CO March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $48,143 CO March 26, 2024
25% $34,400 10% $30,758 90% $48,143 75% $43,500 $38,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness. 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. Being a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) requires a high school diploma, registration with the EMT National Registry, licensure by state EMS Authority. Communicates with the medical care facility receiving the patient about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time. In addition, Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) typically reports to a manager. Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Critical Care Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $38,269 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $37,479 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $36,013 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $36,427 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $36,013 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $39,284 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $38,381 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $38,569 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $35,712 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $37,893 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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