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EMT salary in Georgia

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$45,550median pay per year in Georgia, or $21.90 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $33,910lowest 10% earn less
  2. $37,82025th percentile
  3. $45,550median
  4. $48,40075th percentile
  5. $52,600top 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 jobs in Georgia was $45,550 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $1,080 above the US median[6].

Jobs in GA
6,260[4]
Rank by median pay
20 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+2.4%[6]

How much do EMTs make in Georgia?

The median wage for emt workers in Georgia was $45,550 a year, or $21.90 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a little lower, at $44,240 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $44,470[3]. Georgia came in $1,080 (2.4%) higher[6], which gave it the 20th highest median among the 50 states and DC[5]. Against all jobs in Georgia, the median of $48,170[8] was $2,620 higher than what emt workers earned[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $33,910[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $52,600[2]. Within the state, Gainesville had the highest metro median at $47,710[10]. The Atlanta area had 3,090 jobs and a median of $47,500[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers, part-time and full-time. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Georgia vs US pay

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

GAUS
Median per year$45,550[1]$44,470[3]
Median per hour$21.90[1]$21.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$33,910[2]$34,130[13]
Top 10% earn more than$52,600[2]$62,500[13]
Jobs6,260[4]180,510[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia with the most jobs for EMTs, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[11]$47,5003,090
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$45,060350
Chattanooga, TN-GA$41,390270
Macon-Bibb County, GA$45,780250
Columbus, GA-AL$38,400210
Savannah, GA$41,320210
Athens-Clarke County, GA$38,440170
Gainesville, GA$47,710150

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
North Carolina[14]$44,2506,680
South Carolina$40,3704,010
Tennessee$40,3303,860
Florida$39,8706,060
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 Georgia?
The median was $45,550 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $44,240 a year[7].
How much does an EMT make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly wage was $21.90[1]. The 10th percentile hourly wage was $16.30 and the 90th was $25.29[17].
Which city in Georgia pays EMTs the most?
Gainesville had the highest median among the metro areas with published figures, at $47,710 a year[10]. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, had 3,090 jobs and a median of $47,500[11].
Is Georgia a good state for EMTs?
Georgia had the 20th highest median annual wage for this job among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $1,080 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become an EMT in Georgia?
Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training[16]. That is a US figure, not one for Georgia.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Georgia was $45,550 per year and $21.90 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $33,910, 25th percentile $37,820, 75th percentile $48,400, 90th percentile $52,600. 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 6,260 people worked as Emergency Medical Technicians in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 20th 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 Georgia ($45,550) was $1,080 (2.4%) higher than the US median ($44,470). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Georgia was $44,240 per year and $21.27 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Georgia was $2,620 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 11 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Emergency Medical Technicians, Gainesville, GA had the highest median annual wage, $47,710. 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 Georgia (highest first): North Carolina $44,250; South Carolina $40,370; Tennessee $40,330; Florida $39,870; 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $16.30, 25th percentile $18.18, 75th percentile $23.27, 90th percentile $25.29. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. 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.