Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in North Dakota

Emergency medical technicians in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $51,640 a year) and the least in Fargo ($45,220), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the emergency medical technicians average at $44,480 and the median at $39,670 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,830.

Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$51,640
Fargo$45,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$51,640	$53,940	$37,440	$43,673	91
Fargo	$45,220	$39,160	$39,160	$38,514	91

*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 North Dakota

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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