Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Nevada (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Emergency Medical Technicians in Nevada, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$37,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $44,470
State Rank
#40 of 51
1,530 employed here

How much does an Emergency Medical Technician make in Nevada?

Emergency Medical Technicians in Nevada take home a median of $37,560 annually — roughly $18.06 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $44,470.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $29,060 while the top 10% make $59,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,920 and $48,850 a year.

Emergency Medical Technician salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,060$13.97
25th percentile (early career)$35,920$17.27
50th percentile (median)$37,560$18.06
75th percentile (experienced)$48,850$23.49
90th percentile (top earners)$59,000$28.37

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories for Emergency Medical Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$66,410
2Alaska$57,440
3New Jersey$53,610
4Washington$52,690
5Rhode Island$51,290

Working as an Emergency Medical Technician in Nevada

Nationally, about 181,000 people work as Emergency Medical Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($37,560) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Emergency Medical Technician make in Nevada?
The median Emergency Medical Technician salary in Nevada is $37,560 per year, or about $18.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,060 at the entry level to $59,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Emergency Medical Technicians about 16% less than the national median of $44,470. Nevada ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Emergency Medical Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $37,560 a year. About 1,530 Emergency Medical Technicians are employed in Nevada. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.