EMT Salary in Utah (2026)
$18.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,708/year ($2,642/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 37th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 1,280 EMT jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $38,930 a year — though pay ranges from $31,410 for newcomers to $48,240 at the top.
EMT pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,280 EMT jobs in Utah (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median EMT salary of $38,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,708 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $38,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,492 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,978 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,752 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,708 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,642 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Utah?
- The median EMT salary in Utah is $38,930 per year ($18.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,630 and $44,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Utah?
- On the median salary of $38,930, a single filer in Utah takes home about $31,708 per year ($2,642 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,280 EMT jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.