Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,260 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in Richmond earn between $40,050 and $53,440.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $47KMedian
- $53K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,930 | $3,994 | $23.04 |
| Median | $47,290 | $3,941 | $22.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,050 | $3,338 | $19.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,440 | $4,453 | $25.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in Richmond earn 3% more than the Virginia average ($46,370) and about the same as the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $47,930 | $47,290 | $38,330 | $58,260 | n/a |
| Virginia | $46,370 | $45,420 | $36,540 | $59,180 | 4,490 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $47,930, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $38,750 a year, or $3,229 a month and $1,490 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $47,930 buys what about $48,979 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$47,930
- Blacksburg$45,980
- Virginia Beach$45,500
- Charlottesville$45,260
- Roanoke$44,060
- Staunton$43,680
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 Richmond: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in Richmond?
$23.05 an hour on average, and $22.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in Richmond?
About $38,750 a year ($3,229 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,930.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
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