EMT Paramedic Salary: Starting Pay & Earning Potential
Salary:
- Starting salaries for EMT paramedics vary depending on location and experience.
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for EMT paramedics was $36,650 in May 2020.
- The lowest 10% earned less than $26,000, and the highest 10% earned more than $56,000.
- In general, EMT paramedics who work in urban areas and have more experience earn higher salaries.
- Some EMT paramedics are also able to earn additional income by working overtime or taking on extra shifts.
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