Emergency Medical Technicians salary
in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
- Middle 50%
- $38,250–$45,020
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #129 of 202
Emergency Medical Technicians in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro earn a median of $39,120 a year, based on BLS estimates for 530 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $44,470 and 2% below the MI statewide median of $39,870. It ranks #129 of 202 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE530 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Emergency Medical Technicians pay in other MI metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $43,150 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,050 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $42,010 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $37,190 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $35,920 |
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Questions
What is the average Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $39,120 a year (May 2025). Half of the 530 jobs pay between $38,250 and $45,020. The 10th percentile is $33,330 and the 90th is $45,400.
Is Grand Rapids a high-paying metro for Emergency Medical Technicians?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $44,470 and 2% below the MI statewide median of $39,870. It ranks #129 of 202 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make an hour in Grand Rapids?
About $18.81 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $39,120 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.39–$21.64 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.