EMT Salary in New York (2026)
$23.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,053/year ($3,254/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 9th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 14,840 EMT jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $48,400 a year — though pay ranges from $39,890 for newcomers to $69,210 at the top.
EMT pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,840 EMT jobs in New York (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median EMT salary of $48,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,053 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,628 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,703 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,017 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,053 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,254 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in New York?
- The median EMT salary in New York is $48,400 per year ($23.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,270 and $63,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in New York?
- On the median salary of $48,400, a single filer in New York takes home about $39,053 per year ($3,254 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 14,840 EMT jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.