EMT Salary in Delaware (2026)
$22.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,746/year ($3,145/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 13th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 950 EMT jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $46,790 a year — though pay ranges from $39,060 for newcomers to $57,660 at the top.
EMT pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 950 EMT jobs in Delaware (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median EMT salary of $46,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,746 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $46,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,435 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,579 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$2,030 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,746 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,145 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Delaware paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Delaware?
- The median EMT salary in Delaware is $46,790 per year ($22.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,810 and $51,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $46,790, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $37,746 per year ($3,145 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 950 EMT jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.