Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Nebraska

Emergency medical technicians in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $50,350 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($40,060), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the emergency medical technicians average at $48,700 and the median at $41,710 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,830.

Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$50,350
Lincoln$40,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$50,350	$41,350	$36,830	$41,225	92
Lincoln	$40,060	$35,820	$35,820	$33,425	92

*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 Nebraska

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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