New Hampshire Median
$46,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $44,470
State Rank
#14 of 51
1,010 employed here
How much does an Emergency Medical Technician make in New Hampshire?
Emergency Medical Technicians in New Hampshire take home a median of $46,790 annually — roughly $22.50 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $44,470.
Within New Hampshire, entry-level pay starts around $37,320 while the top 10% make $59,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,240 and $50,540 a year.
Emergency Medical Technician salary range in New Hampshire
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,320 | $17.94 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,240 | $18.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,790 | $22.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $50,540 | $24.30 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,670 | $28.69 |
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How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories for Emergency Medical Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Emergency Medical Technician salary in other states
Hawaii $66,410Alaska $57,440New Jersey $53,610Washington $52,690Rhode Island $51,290Connecticut $50,640Massachusetts $50,230Oregon $49,270New York $48,400Maryland $48,100Minnesota $48,090Wyoming $47,070Delaware $46,790District of Columbia $46,650California $46,380Maine $46,340Colorado $45,750Vermont $45,600Georgia $45,550Virginia $45,420North Carolina $44,250Pennsylvania $43,310Wisconsin $43,060Indiana $42,740Illinois $42,260Missouri $42,160Nebraska $41,710Iowa $40,660South Carolina $40,370Tennessee $40,330Ohio $40,220Florida $39,870Michigan $39,870North Dakota $39,670Arizona $39,500Utah $38,930Idaho $38,840Alabama $37,810Nevada $37,560New Mexico $37,550Texas $37,260Kentucky $36,800South Dakota $36,800Mississippi $36,630Arkansas $36,230Montana $36,140Louisiana $35,870Kansas $35,780West Virginia $34,360Oklahoma $34,170
Working as an Emergency Medical Technician in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire pay ($46,790) 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 New Hampshire?
The median Emergency Medical Technician salary in New Hampshire is $46,790 per year, or about $22.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,320 at the entry level to $59,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Hampshire pay compare to the national average?
New Hampshire pays Emergency Medical Technicians about 5% more than the national median of $44,470. New Hampshire ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Hampshire a good state for Emergency Medical Technicians?
Yes on pay — New Hampshire pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,790 a year. About 1,010 Emergency Medical Technicians are employed in New Hampshire. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire?
The highest-paying occupations in New Hampshire include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($555,670), Surgeon, All Other ($534,870), Dermatologist ($516,230), 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.