EMT Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$17.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,300/year ($2,525/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 2,450 EMT jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $35,870 a year — though pay ranges from $27,390 for newcomers to $46,460 at the top.
EMT pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,450 EMT jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median EMT salary of $35,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,300 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $35,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,124 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,744 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$701 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,300 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,525 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Louisiana?
- The median EMT salary in Louisiana is $35,870 per year ($17.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,240 and $38,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $35,870, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $30,300 per year ($2,525 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,450 EMT jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.