EMT Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$20.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,634/year ($2,970/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 24th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 3,930 EMT jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $43,060 a year — though pay ranges from $33,550 for newcomers to $60,910 at the top.
EMT pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,930 EMT jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median EMT salary of $43,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,634 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $43,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,987 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,294 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,144 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,634 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,970 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Wisconsin?
- The median EMT salary in Wisconsin is $43,060 per year ($20.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,940 and $49,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $43,060, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $35,634 per year ($2,970 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 3,930 EMT jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.