EMT Salary in Indiana (2026)
$20.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,261/year ($2,938/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 25th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 4,160 EMT jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $42,740 a year — though pay ranges from $36,170 for newcomers to $50,640 at the top.
EMT pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,160 EMT jobs in Indiana (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median EMT salary of $42,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,261 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,949 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,270 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,261 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,261 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,938 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Indiana?
- The median EMT salary in Indiana is $42,740 per year ($20.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,930 and $47,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $42,740, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $35,261 per year ($2,938 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 4,160 EMT jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.