Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Kansas

Emergency medical technicians in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $43,700 a year) and the least in Topeka ($39,130), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the emergency medical technicians average at $37,870 and the median at $35,780 for 1,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,830.

Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$43,700
Topeka$39,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$43,700	$36,860	$34,250	$35,654	89
Topeka	$39,130	$38,960	$35,380	$32,237	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other states

Emergency Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

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.
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.

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