EMT Salary in Alaska (2026)
$27.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,333/year ($4,028/month) for a single filer
Alaska is among the top 5 highest-paying states for EMTs (2nd of 51), with a median about 32% above the national average. Of the 310 EMT jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $57,440 a year — though pay ranges from $44,400 for newcomers to $81,150 at the top.
EMT pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 310 EMT jobs in Alaska (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median EMT salary of $57,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $48,333 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,713 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,394 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,333 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,028 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Alaska?
- The median EMT salary in Alaska is $57,440 per year ($27.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,130 and $63,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $57,440, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $48,333 per year ($4,028 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 310 EMT jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.