EMT Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$17.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,147/year ($2,512/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 45th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,390 EMT jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $36,630 a year — though pay ranges from $26,760 for newcomers to $48,290 at the top.
EMT pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,390 EMT jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median EMT salary of $36,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,147 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $36,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,216 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,802 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,465 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,147 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,512 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Mississippi?
- The median EMT salary in Mississippi is $36,630 per year ($17.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,120 and $39,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $36,630, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $30,147 per year ($2,512 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,390 EMT jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.