LA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2042

Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $33,990 -18% below national average (national: $41,340)
$34,940Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
2,290Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$33,990
$24,280
10th pct.
$46,500
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,280$11.67
25th percentile$28,690$13.80
50th percentile (median)$33,990$16.34
75th percentile$36,810$17.70
90th percentile (top earners)$46,500$22.36
Mean (average)$34,940$16.80

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $33,990
Hawaii $61,310 +80%
Alaska $56,900 +67%
New Jersey $49,500 +46%
Rhode Island $49,500 +46%
Washington $48,850 +44%
Oregon $48,070 +41%
Connecticut $47,550 +40%
Maryland $47,390 +39%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Louisiana?

The mean emergency medical technicians salary in Louisiana is $34,940 per year. The median (middle) salary is $33,990 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level emergency medical technicianss (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $24,280 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,690 per year.

What is the highest Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $46,500 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,810 per year.

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

The median emergency medical technicians salary in Louisiana is $33,990, which is -18% 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