EMT Salary in Arizona (2026)
$18.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,333/year ($2,778/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 36th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 3,970 EMT jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $39,500 a year — though pay ranges from $33,860 for newcomers to $50,790 at the top.
EMT pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,970 EMT jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median EMT salary of $39,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,333 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,560 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,022 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$585 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,333 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,778 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Arizona?
- The median EMT salary in Arizona is $39,500 per year ($18.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,820 and $48,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $39,500, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $33,333 per year ($2,778 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,970 EMT jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.