Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,450 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in Paducah earn between $30,100 and $42,620.
- $28K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $43K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,640 | $3,137 | $18.10 |
| Median | $37,140 | $3,095 | $17.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,100 | $2,508 | $14.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,620 | $3,552 | $20.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in Paducah earn 3% less than the Kentucky average ($38,990) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $37,640 | $37,140 | $28,460 | $46,450 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $38,990 | $36,800 | $29,800 | $49,950 | 2,770 |
| 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 Paducah
On the average salary of $37,640, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $30,471 a year, or $2,539 a month and $1,172 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $30,702 | $2,558 |
| Working in KY | $30,471 | $2,539 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $37,640 buys what about $43,725 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 4th of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($45,680).
- Louisville$45,680
- Lexington$45,650
- Bowling Green$38,120
- Paducah$37,640
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 Paducah: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in Paducah?
$18.10 an hour on average, and $17.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in Paducah?
About $30,471 a year ($2,539 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,640. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.38, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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