EMT Salary in Maryland (2026)
$23.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,755/year ($3,230/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 10th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 3,400 EMT jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $48,100 a year — though pay ranges from $39,960 for newcomers to $85,290 at the top.
EMT pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,400 EMT jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median EMT salary of $48,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,755 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,592 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,680 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,073 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,755 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,230 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Maryland?
- The median EMT salary in Maryland is $48,100 per year ($23.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,490 and $61,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $48,100, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $38,755 per year ($3,230 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,400 EMT jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.