Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,180 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in Augusta earn between $37,840 and $47,930.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,280 | $3,690 | $21.29 |
| Median | $45,060 | $3,755 | $21.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,840 | $3,153 | $18.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,930 | $3,994 | $23.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($44,240) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $44,280 | $45,060 | $36,580 | $53,180 | 350 |
| Georgia | $44,240 | $45,550 | $33,910 | $52,600 | 6,260 |
| United States | $46,830 | $44,470 | $34,130 | $62,500 | 180,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $44,280, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $36,298 a year, or $3,025 a month and $1,396 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $37,139 | $3,095 |
| Working in GA | $36,298 | $3,025 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $44,280 buys what about $48,181 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($52,620).
- Gainesville$52,620
- Atlanta$47,270
- Augusta$44,280
- Macon$44,050
- Albany$43,850
- Savannah$43,160
- Brunswick$42,990
- Columbus$41,040
- Athens$40,630
- Warner Robins$40,630
Highest-paying cities for emergency medical technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,700).
- San Jose, CA$72,700
- Honolulu, HI$70,060
- Chicago, IL$63,090
- Santa Cruz, CA$59,910
- San Francisco, CA$59,630
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Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Augusta: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in Augusta?
$21.29 an hour on average, and $21.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in Augusta?
About $36,298 a year ($3,025 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,280.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2042; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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