Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Montana

Emergency medical technicians in Montana earn the most in Billings (average $38,990 a year) and the least in Missoula ($37,140), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the emergency medical technicians average at $36,820 and the median at $36,140 for 860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,830.

Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in Montana

Billings$38,990
Missoula$37,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Billings	$38,990	$38,570	$37,400	$32,433	94
Missoula	$37,140	$38,190	$32,780	$31,033	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other states

Emergency Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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.
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.

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