EMT Salary in Georgia (2026)
$21.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,038/year ($3,087/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 20th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 6,260 EMT jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $45,550 a year — though pay ranges from $33,910 for newcomers to $52,600 at the top.
EMT pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,260 EMT jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median EMT salary of $45,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,038 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $45,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,485 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,741 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,038 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,087 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Georgia?
- The median EMT salary in Georgia is $45,550 per year ($21.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,820 and $48,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $45,550, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $37,038 per year ($3,087 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 6,260 EMT jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.