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How much does a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) make in Kentucky? The average Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) salary in Kentucky is $35,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $31,700 and $40,200. 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 $28,331 KY March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $31,700 KY March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $35,400 KY March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $40,200 KY March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $44,570 KY March 26, 2024
25% $31,700 10% $28,331 90% $44,570 75% $40,200 $35,400 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 Aberdeen, KY Avg. Salary $33,532 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adairville, KY Avg. Salary $34,134 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, KY Avg. Salary $33,119 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adolphus, KY Avg. Salary $35,149 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ages Brookside, KY Avg. Salary $32,818 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, KY Avg. Salary $34,209 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, KY Avg. Salary $36,727 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, KY Avg. Salary $33,119 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allensville, KY Avg. Salary $33,758 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almo, KY Avg. Salary $33,532 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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