EMT Salary in Alabama (2026)
$18.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,860/year ($2,572/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 39th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 2,020 EMT jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $37,810 a year — though pay ranges from $28,620 for newcomers to $51,160 at the top.
EMT pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,020 EMT jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median EMT salary of $37,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,860 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $37,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,357 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,892 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,701 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,860 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,572 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alabama paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Alabama?
- The median EMT salary in Alabama is $37,810 per year ($18.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,270 and $44,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $37,810, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $30,860 per year ($2,572 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 2,020 EMT jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.