Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,730 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in South Bend earn between $39,210 and $46,850.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,750 | $3,646 | $21.03 |
| Median | $41,170 | $3,431 | $19.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,210 | $3,268 | $18.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,850 | $3,904 | $22.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($44,230) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $43,750 | $41,170 | $35,380 | $48,730 | 90 |
| Indiana | $44,230 | $42,740 | $36,170 | $50,640 | 4,160 |
| United States | $46,830 | $44,470 | $34,130 | $62,500 | 180,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $43,750, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $35,302 a year, or $2,942 a month and $1,358 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $35,720 | $2,977 |
| Working in IN | $35,302 | $2,942 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $43,750 buys what about $47,115 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 2nd of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($45,290).
- Indianapolis$45,290
- South Bend$43,750
- Fort Wayne$43,210
- Kokomo$42,370
- Elkhart$42,290
- Lafayette$41,910
- Bloomington$41,500
- Evansville$40,370
Highest-paying cities for emergency medical technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,700).
- San Jose, CA$72,700
- Honolulu, HI$70,060
- Chicago, IL$63,090
- Santa Cruz, CA$59,910
- San Francisco, CA$59,630
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Emergency Medical Technicians salary in South Bend: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in South Bend?
$21.04 an hour on average, and $19.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $35,302 a year ($2,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,750. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2042; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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