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EMT salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$39,870median pay per year in Florida, or $19.17 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $34,120lowest 10% earn less
  2. $36,69025th percentile
  3. $39,870median
  4. $47,00075th percentile
  5. $59,000top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $44,470[3]

The median pay for emt in Florida was $39,870 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,600 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
6,060[4]
Rank by median pay
33 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−10.3%[6]

How much do EMTs make in Florida?

The median wage for emt in Florida was $39,870 a year, or $19.17 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was higher at $44,130 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $44,470[3], so Florida came in $4,600 (10.3%) lower[6]. Florida's median for all jobs in the state was $47,880[8], and the emt median was $8,010 lower than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of emt in Florida earned less than $34,120 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $59,000[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $36,690 and $47,000[2].

Among Florida metro areas with a published median, Lakeland-Winter Haven had the highest median, at $48,510 a year[10]. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater showed $43,540[11] and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach showed $40,100[11]. These figures cover wage and salary workers only. Self-employed people and owners are left out, and so are bonuses and the cost of benefits[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for EMTs in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$39,870[1]$44,470[3]
Median per hour$19.17[1]$21.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$34,120[2]$34,130[13]
Top 10% earn more than$59,000[2]$62,500[13]
Jobs6,060[4]180,510[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for EMTs, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$40,1001,110
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$43,5401,040
Jacksonville, FL$39,120540
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$39,220350
Tallahassee, FL$39,020250
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL$42,990200
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$38,000160
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$42,500150

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for EMTs in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$45,5506,260
Alabama$37,8102,020

Median pay for EMTs in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for EMTs are projected to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an EMT make in Florida?
The median wage for emt in Florida was $39,870 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $44,130 a year[7].
How much does an EMT make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly wage for emt in Florida was $19.17[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $16.41 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $28.37[17].
Which city in Florida pays EMTs the most?
Lakeland-Winter Haven had the highest median annual wage among Florida metro areas with a published median, at $48,510[10].
Is Florida a good state for EMTs?
Florida had the 33rd highest median annual wage for emt out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $4,600 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an EMT in Florida?
This is a US figure, not a Florida one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida was $39,870 per year and $19.17 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida: 10th percentile $34,120, 25th percentile $36,690, 75th percentile $47,000, 90th percentile $59,000. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in the US as a whole was $44,470 per year and $21.38 per hour, with about 180,510 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 6,060 people worked as Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 33rd highest median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida ($39,870) was $4,600 (10.3%) lower than the US median ($44,470). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida was $44,130 per year and $21.22 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida was $8,010 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 17 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Emergency Medical Technicians, Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL had the highest median annual wage, $48,510. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Emergency Medical Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $34,130, 25th percentile $37,960, 75th percentile $50,100, 90th percentile $62,500. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $45,550; Alabama $37,810. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Emergency Medical Technicians is projected to grow 5.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,800 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Emergency Medical Technicians: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Emergency Medical Technicians in Florida: 10th percentile $16.41, 25th percentile $17.64, 75th percentile $22.60, 90th percentile $28.37. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.