EMT Salary in Missouri (2026)
$20.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,011/year ($2,918/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 27th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 2,800 EMT jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $42,160 a year — though pay ranges from $34,390 for newcomers to $58,090 at the top.
EMT pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,800 EMT jobs in Missouri (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median EMT salary of $42,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,011 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $42,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,879 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,225 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,044 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,011 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,918 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Missouri?
- The median EMT salary in Missouri is $42,160 per year ($20.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,060 and $47,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $42,160, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $35,011 per year ($2,918 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,800 EMT jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.