Salary for EMTs depends on their place of employment, geographical location, and the individual’s level of training and experience. EMTs can expect to earn between $20,000 and $45,000. The median salary for EMTs in 2004 was $25,000.

The US Department of Labor predicts that career opportunities for EMTs will grow much faster than the average through to the year 2014, as paid EMTs replace positions previously held by unpaid volunteer workers.