EMT Salary in Florida (2026)
$19.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,216/year ($2,851/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 33rd of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 6,060 EMT jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $39,870 a year — though pay ranges from $34,120 for newcomers to $59,000 at the top.
EMT pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,060 EMT jobs in Florida (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median EMT salary of $39,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $34,216 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
| Gross (median) | $39,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,604 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,050 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,216 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,851 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Florida?
- The median EMT salary in Florida is $39,870 per year ($19.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,690 and $47,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Florida?
- On the median salary of $39,870, a single filer in Florida takes home about $34,216 per year ($2,851 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 6,060 EMT jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.