EMT Salary in Kansas (2026)
$17.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,221/year ($2,435/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 49th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,510 EMT jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $35,780 a year — though pay ranges from $28,560 for newcomers to $53,710 at the top.
EMT pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 EMT jobs in Kansas (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median EMT salary of $35,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,221 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $35,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,114 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,737 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,708 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,221 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,435 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Kansas?
- The median EMT salary in Kansas is $35,780 per year ($17.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,290 and $39,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $35,780, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $29,221 per year ($2,435 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,510 EMT jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.