EMT Salary in Idaho (2026)
$18.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,183/year ($2,682/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 38th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 780 EMT jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $38,840 a year — though pay ranges from $27,180 for newcomers to $51,140 at the top.
EMT pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 780 EMT jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median EMT salary of $38,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,183 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $38,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,481 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,971 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,205 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,183 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,682 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Idaho?
- The median EMT salary in Idaho is $38,840 per year ($18.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $47,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $38,840, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $32,183 per year ($2,682 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 780 EMT jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.