KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2042

Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $36,050 -13% below national average (national: $41,340)
$37,960Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
3,190Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,050
$27,290
10th pct.
$52,860
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$27,290$13.12
25th percentile$30,560$14.69
50th percentile (median)$36,050$17.33
75th percentile$40,830$19.63
90th percentile (top earners)$52,860$25.41
Mean (average)$37,960$18.25

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $36,050
Hawaii $61,310 +70%
Alaska $56,900 +58%
New Jersey $49,500 +37%
Rhode Island $49,500 +37%
Washington $48,850 +36%
Oregon $48,070 +33%
Connecticut $47,550 +32%
Maryland $47,390 +31%

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Related Occupations in Kentucky

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Office Clerks, General $36,010 29,400
Stockers and Order Fillers $36,150 49,470
Tutors $35,930 730
Tax Preparers $35,830 870
Couriers and Messengers $36,350 850
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,750 9,600

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Kentucky?

The mean emergency medical technicians salary in Kentucky is $37,960 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,050 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Emergency Medical Technicians in Kentucky?

Entry-level emergency medical technicianss (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $27,290 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,560 per year.

What is the highest Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Kentucky?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $52,860 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $40,830 per year.

How does the Kentucky Emergency Medical Technicians salary compare to the national average?

The median emergency medical technicians salary in Kentucky is $36,050, which is -13% below national average of $41,340.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes