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EMT Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$24.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,028/year ($3,336/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 7th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 4,550 EMT jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $50,230 a year — though pay ranges from $40,140 for newcomers to $69,830 at the top.
EMT pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,550 EMT jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median EMT salary of $50,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,028 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,848 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,843 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,512 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,028 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,336 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Massachusetts?
- The median EMT salary in Massachusetts is $50,230 per year ($24.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,880 and $54,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $50,230, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $40,028 per year ($3,336 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,550 EMT jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.