EMT Salary in Washington (2026)
$25.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,516/year ($3,710/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for EMTs (4th of 51), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 2,940 EMT jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $52,690 a year — though pay ranges from $37,290 for newcomers to $60,960 at the top.
EMT pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,940 EMT jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median EMT salary of $52,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $44,516 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,143 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,031 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,516 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,710 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Washington?
- The median EMT salary in Washington is $52,690 per year ($25.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,560 and $56,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Washington?
- On the median salary of $52,690, a single filer in Washington takes home about $44,516 per year ($3,710 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,940 EMT jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.