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EMT salary in Washington

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

$52,690median pay per year in Washington, or $25.33 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $37,290lowest 10% earn less
  2. $47,56025th percentile
  3. $52,690median
  4. $56,58075th percentile
  5. $60,960top 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 Washington was $52,690 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $8,220 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in WA
2,940[4]
Rank by median pay
4 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+18.5%[6]

How much do EMTs make in Washington?

The median wage for emt in Washington was $52,690 a year, or $25.33 an hour[1]. That means half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was $52,000 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $44,470[3]. Washington's median was $8,220 (18.5%) higher[6]. Compared with all jobs in the state, the median of $62,990[8] was $10,300 higher than what emt earned[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37,290[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $60,960[2]. Among metro areas, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had the highest median at $55,700[10]. Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA had a median of $47,560[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both part-time and full-time. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Washington vs US pay

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

WAUS
Median per year$52,690[1]$44,470[3]
Median per hour$25.33[1]$21.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$37,290[2]$34,130[13]
Top 10% earn more than$60,960[2]$62,500[13]
Jobs2,940[4]180,510[3]

Pay by metro area in Washington

Metro areas in Washington 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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA[11]$55,7001,290
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$52,0101,040
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$47,560300
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$51,760140
Kennewick-Richland, WA$46,480110
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$49,870100

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Oregon[14]$49,2701,970
Idaho$38,840780

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 Washington?
The median was $52,690 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $52,000 a year[7].
How much does an EMT make an hour in Washington?
The median was $25.33 an hour[1]. The hourly figures at the 10th and 90th percentiles were $17.93 and $29.31[17]. In those terms, 10% of workers earned less than the first and 10% earned more than the second[2].
Which city in Washington pays EMTs the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had the highest median annual wage, $55,700[10].
Is Washington a good state for EMTs?
Washington had the 4th highest median annual wage for emt out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $8,220 higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an EMT in Washington?
Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience in a related occupation needed[16]. This is a US figure, not a Washington one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington was $52,690 per year and $25.33 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 Washington: 10th percentile $37,290, 25th percentile $47,560, 75th percentile $56,580, 90th percentile $60,960. 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 2,940 people worked as Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Washington had the 4th 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 Washington ($52,690) was $8,220 (18.5%) 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 Washington was $52,000 per year and $25.00 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Washington was $62,990. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington was $10,300 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($62,990). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 6 metro areas in or partly in Washington with a published median for Emergency Medical Technicians, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had the highest median annual wage, $55,700. 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 Washington (highest first): Oregon $49,270; Idaho $38,840. 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 Washington: 10th percentile $17.93, 25th percentile $22.87, 75th percentile $27.20, 90th percentile $29.31. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Washington. 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.