EMT Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$16.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,384/year ($2,365/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks last (51st of 51) for EMT pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 2,410 EMT jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $34,170 a year — though pay ranges from $27,840 for newcomers to $45,630 at the top.
EMT pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,410 EMT jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median EMT salary of $34,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,384 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $34,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,920 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,614 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,252 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,384 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,365 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Oklahoma?
- The median EMT salary in Oklahoma is $34,170 per year ($16.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,210 and $37,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $34,170, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $28,384 per year ($2,365 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 2,410 EMT jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.