Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Emergency Medical Technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $39,500 a year — 11% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $33,140 take-home, or $2,762 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,560
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,449
- Medicare (1.45%)$573
- Arizona income tax$779
- Take-home pay$33,140
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
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Emergency Medical Technician pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,860 | $16.28 | $28,749 | $2,396 |
| 25th percentile | $35,030 | $16.84 | $29,660 | $2,472 |
| Median (50th) | $39,500 | $18.99 | $33,140 | $2,762 |
| 75th percentile | $48,350 | $23.25 | $40,029 | $3,336 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,660 | $23.88 | $41,049 | $3,421 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $39,500 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median emergency medical technician's $33,140 take-home pay has the buying power of $32,076 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Emergency Medical Technician jobs are about as common in Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.03).
Best-paying cities for emergency medical technicians, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #9 of 10 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $47,500 | $38,504 | $38,481 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $53,820 | $43,115 | $38,303 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $47,790 | $39,112 | $38,138 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $50,560 | $40,497 | $37,405 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $51,480 | $41,737 | $36,100 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $44,020 | $35,516 | $34,283 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $38,890 | $33,428 | $33,893 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,090 | $37,031 | $32,607 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $39,500 | $33,140 | $32,076 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 10 metros →
About the job: emergency medical technicians
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.8% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a emergency medical technician make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median emergency medical technician salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $39,500 a year, or about $18.99 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $35,030 and $48,350.
What is a emergency medical technician’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $39,500 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $33,140 a year ($2,762 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $779 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a emergency medical technician?
Pay here is 11% below the national median of $44,470. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $32,076 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #9 of 10 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a emergency medical technician afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 57% of a median emergency medical technician’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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