Emergency Medical Technician

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AVG. SALARY

$34,960

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$34,960

Entry Annual Wage

$28,100

Experienced Annual Wage

$46,610

Average Hourly Wage

$16.81

Entry Hourly Wage

$13.51

Experienced Hourly Wage

$22.41

Median Hourly Wage

$15.59

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Lawton MSA $31,350 or $15.07/hr $29,070 or $13.98/hr $35,730 or $17.18/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $35,480 or $17.06/hr $30,330 or $14.58/hr $44,670 or $21.48/hr
Tulsa MSA $34,910 or $16.79/hr $29,840 or $14.35/hr $43,400 or $20.86/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,220 or $18.37/hr $28,230 or $13.57/hr $46,620 or $22.41/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $31,560 or $15.17/hr $27,980 or $13.45/hr $36,400 or $17.50/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $33,950 or $16.32/hr $27,970 or $13.45/hr $42,530 or $20.45/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $35,280 or $16.96/hr $28,080 or $13.50/hr $45,840 or $22.04/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 7%
Job Openings 200 estimated annual job openings
Employment 2,538 were employed in this occupation

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$44,790

Average Hourly Wage

$21.54

Average Annual Range

$31,410 to $60,780

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be +6%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 1390 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 169,700 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, drug abuse incidents, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of EMTs and paramedics. Growth in the middle-aged and older population will lead to an increase in age-related health emergencies, such as falls, heart attacks, and strokes. This increase, in turn, will support demand for EMT and paramedic services. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (70.8%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (50%)
  • Other ambulatory health care services (NAICS621900) (46.9%)
  • Ambulance services (NAICS621910) (46%)
  • Local government, excluding education and hospitals (24.7%)
  • Hospitals (NAICS622000) (20.4%)