EMT Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$20.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,650/year ($2,971/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 10,160 EMT jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $43,310 a year — though pay ranges from $34,480 for newcomers to $54,370 at the top.
EMT pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,160 EMT jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median EMT salary of $43,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,650 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $43,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,017 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,313 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,330 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,650 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,971 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Pennsylvania?
- The median EMT salary in Pennsylvania is $43,310 per year ($20.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,630 and $47,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $43,310, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $35,650 per year ($2,971 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 10,160 EMT jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.