EMT Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$31.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,936/year ($4,328/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is the highest-paying state in the country for EMTs, with a median about 52% above the national average. Of the 560 EMT jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $66,410 a year — though pay ranges from $51,140 for newcomers to $84,620 at the top.
EMT pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 560 EMT jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median EMT salary of $66,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,936 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
| Gross (median) | $66,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,789 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,080 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,604 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,936 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,328 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Hawaii?
- The median EMT salary in Hawaii is $66,410 per year ($31.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,170 and $84,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $66,410, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $51,936 per year ($4,328 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 560 EMT jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.