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How much does a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) make in North Carolina? The average Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) salary in North Carolina is $36,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $32,400 and $41,000. 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 $29,031 NC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $32,400 NC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $36,100 NC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $41,000 NC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Salary $45,461 NC March 26, 2024
25% $32,400 10% $29,031 90% $45,461 75% $41,000 $36,100 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, NC Avg. Salary $33,908 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $35,186 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $35,186 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $35,224 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $35,449 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $34,021 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $34,547 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $36,427 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $34,171 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $34,209 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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