Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,270 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in Fargo earn between $39,160 and $49,500.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $50K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,220 | $3,768 | $21.74 |
| Median | $39,160 | $3,263 | $18.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,160 | $3,263 | $18.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,500 | $4,125 | $23.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($44,480) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $45,220 | $39,160 | $31,620 | $74,270 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $44,480 | $39,670 | $31,890 | $54,100 | 760 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $45,220, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $38,514 a year, or $3,210 a month and $1,481 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $38,514 | $3,210 |
| Working in MN | $36,914 | $3,076 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $45,220 buys what about $49,763 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($51,640).
- Bismarck$51,640
- Fargo$45,220
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 Fargo: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in Fargo?
$21.74 an hour on average, and $18.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the emergency medical technicians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $38,514 a year ($3,210 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,220.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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