EMT Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$23.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,066/year ($3,256/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 11th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 3,160 EMT jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $48,090 a year — though pay ranges from $31,340 for newcomers to $59,220 at the top.
EMT pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,160 EMT jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median EMT salary of $48,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,066 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,591 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,679 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,754 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,066 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,256 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Minnesota?
- The median EMT salary in Minnesota is $48,090 per year ($23.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,480 and $52,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $48,090, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $39,066 per year ($3,256 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 3,160 EMT jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.