Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,990 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in Winston-Salem earn between $37,140 and $47,670.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,380 | $3,698 | $21.34 |
| Median | $44,860 | $3,738 | $21.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,140 | $3,095 | $17.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,670 | $3,972 | $22.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in Winston-Salem earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($45,790) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $44,380 | $44,860 | $32,360 | $57,990 | 480 |
| North Carolina | $45,790 | $44,250 | $35,190 | $59,750 | 6,680 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $44,380, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $36,577 a year, or $3,048 a month and $1,407 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $44,380 buys what about $48,217 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 11th of 12 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($51,320).
- Raleigh$51,320
- Hickory$48,120
- Durham$48,060
- Wilmington$47,900
- Greensboro$47,500
- Charlotte$47,210
- Burlington$46,400
- Asheville$46,260
- Fayetteville$44,820
- Winston-Salem$44,380
All Emergency Medical Technicians salaries in North Carolina
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$21.34 an hour on average, and $21.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $36,577 a year ($3,048 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,380.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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