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EMT Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$19.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,352/year ($2,779/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 30th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,010 EMT jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $40,370 a year — though pay ranges from $31,590 for newcomers to $49,210 at the top.
EMT pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,010 EMT jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median EMT salary of $40,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,352 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $40,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,664 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,088 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,265 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,352 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,779 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in South Carolina?
- The median EMT salary in South Carolina is $40,370 per year ($19.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,050 and $46,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $40,370, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $33,352 per year ($2,779 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,010 EMT jobs in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.