EMT Salary in Ohio (2026)
$19.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,107/year ($2,842/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 32nd of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 5,560 EMT jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $40,220 a year — though pay ranges from $34,940 for newcomers to $53,960 at the top.
EMT pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,560 EMT jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median EMT salary of $40,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,107 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $40,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,646 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,077 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$390 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,107 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,842 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Ohio?
- The median EMT salary in Ohio is $40,220 per year ($19.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,580 and $47,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $40,220, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $34,107 per year ($2,842 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 5,560 EMT jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.