EMT Salary in Montana (2026)
$17.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,277/year ($2,523/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 47th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 860 EMT jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $36,140 a year — though pay ranges from $27,280 for newcomers to $46,310 at the top.
EMT pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 EMT jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median EMT salary of $36,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,277 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,157 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,765 |
| Montana state income tax | −$942 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,277 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,523 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Montana?
- The median EMT salary in Montana is $36,140 per year ($17.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,330 and $41,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Montana?
- On the median salary of $36,140, a single filer in Montana takes home about $30,277 per year ($2,523 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 860 EMT jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.