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Emergency room technician salary
Average emergency room technician salary
$35,967
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Average emergency room technician salary by state
Highest paying states for emergency room technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $38,555 | $18.54 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $39,101 | $18.80 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $38,712 | $18.61 |
| 4 | Texas | $38,884 | $18.69 |
| 5 | Alaska | $42,181 | $20.28 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $42,364 | $20.37 |
| 7 | Vermont | $42,286 | $20.33 |
| 8 | Maine | $38,729 | $18.62 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $36,342 | $17.47 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $39,068 | $18.78 |
| 11 | Nevada | $37,595 | $18.07 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $39,110 | $18.80 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $42,587 | $20.47 |
| 14 | Ohio | $37,396 | $17.98 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $35,390 | $17.01 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $35,995 | $17.31 |
| 17 | Oregon | $38,812 | $18.66 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $36,599 | $17.60 |
| 19 | Colorado | $36,297 | $17.45 |
| 20 | Georgia | $35,064 | $16.86 |
| 21 | Arizona | $35,268 | $16.96 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $36,754 | $17.67 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $38,648 | $18.58 |
| 24 | New York | $37,231 | $17.90 |
| 25 | Iowa | $33,350 | $16.03 |
| 26 | Michigan | $33,845 | $16.27 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $33,962 | $16.33 |
| 28 | California | $38,023 | $18.28 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $39,340 | $18.91 |
| 30 | Montana | $34,092 | $16.39 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $32,314 | $15.54 |
| 32 | Delaware | $35,983 | $17.30 |
| 33 | Kansas | $33,288 | $16.00 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $31,905 | $15.34 |
| 35 | Virginia | $35,362 | $17.00 |
| 36 | Washington | $35,399 | $17.02 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $32,807 | $15.77 |
| 38 | Idaho | $34,181 | $16.43 |
| 39 | Florida | $31,478 | $15.13 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $32,346 | $15.55 |
| 41 | Missouri | $31,653 | $15.22 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $35,402 | $17.02 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $31,446 | $15.12 |
| 44 | Alabama | $31,895 | $15.33 |
| 45 | Illinois | $32,132 | $15.45 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $32,241 | $15.50 |
| 47 | Maryland | $33,844 | $16.27 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $31,191 | $15.00 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $31,873 | $15.32 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $29,993 | $14.42 |
| 51 | Utah | $30,472 | $14.65 |
Emergency room technician salary details
An emergency room technician's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an emergency room technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $35,967 | $2,997 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying emergency room technician jobs
The highest paying types of emergency room technicians are emergency room nurse, ambulance driver, and firefighter/paramedic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter/Paramedic | $51,764 | $4,314 | $24.89 | 33,534 |
| Flight Paramedic | $50,261 | $4,188 | $24.16 | 13,976 |
| Medic | $35,815 | $2,985 | $17.22 | 17,384 |
| Paramedic | $44,640 | $3,720 | $21.46 | 27,896 |
| Emergency Department Volunteer | $33,232 | $2,769 | $15.98 | 47,377 |
| Medical Service Technician | $37,943 | $3,162 | $18.24 | 189,362 |
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Emergency room technician salary trends
The average emergency room technician salary has risen by $4,432 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average emergency room technician earned $31,535 annually, but today, they earn $35,967 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for emergency room technicians over the last decade.
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Average emergency room technician salary over time
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Emergency room technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,000 | $17.29 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $35,000 | $16.82 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | $35,200 | $16.94 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $34,300 | $16.48 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $33,500 | $16.13 | +2.1% |
Recently added emergency room technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rwjbarnabas Health | ER Technician, Emergency Room | Belleville, NJ | 06/29/2025 | $42,825 |
| Trinity Health Corporation | ED Tech, Emergency Room Nights, 7P-7A | Berwyn, IL | 06/29/2025 | $34,853 |
| Essentia Health | Emergency Room Technician | Duluth, MN | 06/28/2025 | $37,336 |
| Geisinger Medical Center | Emergency Room Technician I-Evenings/Overnights | Scranton, PA | 06/28/2025 | $40,000 |
| Anderson Hospital | Emergency Dept Tech-Emergency Room-Evenings | Maryville, IL | 06/25/2025 | $32,870 |
| Northwell Health | Emergency Room Technician | Glen Cove, NY | 06/24/2025 | $69,748 |
| Sutterhealth | Emergency Room Technician | Jackson, MS | 06/22/2025 | $63,674 |
| UNC Health Care Systems | Emergency Room Tech | Smithfield, NC | 06/21/2025 | $40,884 |
| Ventura County | Emergency Room Technician-Vcmc | Ione, CA | 06/19/2025 | $43,827 |
| County of Ventura (Ca | Emergency Room Technician-Vcmc | Oxnard, CA | 06/19/2025 | $43,827 |
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