EMT Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$20.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,500/year ($2,875/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 28th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 540 EMT jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $41,710 a year — though pay ranges from $35,060 for newcomers to $68,670 at the top.
EMT pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 540 EMT jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median EMT salary of $41,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,500 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $41,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,825 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,191 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,194 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,500 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,875 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Nebraska?
- The median EMT salary in Nebraska is $41,710 per year ($20.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,830 and $52,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $41,710, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $34,500 per year ($2,875 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 540 EMT jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.