EMT Salary in Virginia (2026)
$21.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,824/year ($3,069/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 21st of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 4,490 EMT jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $45,420 a year — though pay ranges from $36,540 for newcomers to $59,180 at the top.
EMT pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,490 EMT jobs in Virginia (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median EMT salary of $45,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,824 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,270 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,475 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,851 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,824 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,069 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Virginia?
- The median EMT salary in Virginia is $45,420 per year ($21.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,620 and $50,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $45,420, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $36,824 per year ($3,069 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,490 EMT jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.