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EMT salary in Oklahoma

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$34,170median pay per year in Oklahoma, or $16.43 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $27,840lowest 10% earn less
  2. $28,21025th percentile
  3. $34,170median
  4. $37,43075th percentile
  5. $45,630top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $44,470[3]

The median pay for EMTs in Oklahoma was $34,170 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $10,300 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OK
2,410[4]
Rank by median pay
51 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−23.2%[6]

How much do EMTs make in Oklahoma?

Half of the EMTs in Oklahoma earned more than $34,170 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $16.43 an hour[1]. The average was $35,050 a year[7]. About 2,410 people worked as EMTs in the state in wage and salary jobs[4].

Across the US, the median was $44,470, so Oklahoma sits $10,300 (23.2%) below it[3][6]. Oklahoma had the 51st highest median for EMTs out of the 50 states and DC, which was the lowest of all[5]. Compared with all jobs in Oklahoma, the median for EMTs was $11,430 lower than the $45,600 all-jobs median[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $27,840, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $45,630[2]. Of the 2 metro areas with a published median, Oklahoma City had the higher one at $35,630[10]. Tulsa had a median of $28,350[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms, and it does not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Oklahoma vs US pay

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

OKUS
Median per year$34,170[1]$44,470[3]
Median per hour$16.43[1]$21.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$27,840[2]$34,130[13]
Top 10% earn more than$45,630[2]$62,500[13]
Jobs2,410[4]180,510[3]

Pay by metro area in Oklahoma

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

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Oklahoma City, OK[11]$35,630640
Tulsa, OK$28,350460

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Colorado[14]$45,7503,060
Missouri$42,1602,800
New Mexico$37,5501,260
Texas$37,26012,770
Arkansas$36,2301,120
Kansas$35,7801,510

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 Oklahoma?
The median was $34,170 a year in May 2025, and the average was $35,050[1][7].
How much does an EMT make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median was $16.43 an hour, and the average was $16.85 an hour[1][7].
Which city in Oklahoma pays EMTs the most?
Oklahoma City had the higher median of the 2 metro areas with a published figure, at $35,630 a year[10]. Tulsa had $28,350[11].
Is Oklahoma a good state for EMTs?
Oklahoma ranked 51st of the 50 states and DC for the median annual wage for EMTs, the lowest of all[5]. The median was $10,300 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become an EMT in Oklahoma?
This is a US figure and not specific to Oklahoma. Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no typical on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oklahoma was $34,170 per year and $16.43 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 Oklahoma: 10th percentile $27,840, 25th percentile $28,210, 75th percentile $37,430, 90th percentile $45,630. 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 2,410 people worked as Emergency Medical Technicians in Oklahoma (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Oklahoma had the 51st highest median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median (the lowest of all). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oklahoma ($34,170) was $10,300 (23.2%) 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 Oklahoma was $35,050 per year and $16.85 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Oklahoma was $45,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Oklahoma was $11,430 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,600). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 2 metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma with a published median for Emergency Medical Technicians, Oklahoma City, OK had the highest median annual wage, $35,630. 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 Oklahoma (highest first): Colorado $45,750; Missouri $42,160; New Mexico $37,550; Texas $37,260; Arkansas $36,230; Kansas $35,780. 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

State figures cover only Oklahoma. 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.