EMT Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$25.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,786/year ($3,649/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for EMTs (3rd of 51), with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 6,120 EMT jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $53,610 a year — though pay ranges from $45,550 for newcomers to $64,740 at the top.
EMT pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,120 EMT jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median EMT salary of $53,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,786 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $53,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,253 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,101 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,470 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,786 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,649 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in New Jersey?
- The median EMT salary in New Jersey is $53,610 per year ($25.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,010 and $60,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $53,610, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $43,786 per year ($3,649 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,120 EMT jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.