EMT Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$17.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,062/year ($2,505/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 46th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,120 EMT jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $36,230 a year — though pay ranges from $28,370 for newcomers to $49,910 at the top.
EMT pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,120 EMT jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median EMT salary of $36,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,062 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $36,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,168 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,772 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,229 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,062 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,505 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Arkansas?
- The median EMT salary in Arkansas is $36,230 per year ($17.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,840 and $41,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $36,230, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $30,062 per year ($2,505 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,120 EMT jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.