Emergency Medical Technicians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,760 or more. The middle half of emergency medical technicians in San Juan earn between $26,470 and $33,140.
- $23K10th
- $26K25th
- $29KMedian
- $33K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,250 | $2,604 | $15.02 |
| Median | $29,330 | $2,444 | $14.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,470 | $2,206 | $12.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,140 | $2,762 | $15.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Emergency medical technicians in San Juan earn 6% more than the Puerto Rico average ($29,460) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($46,830). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $44,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $31,250 | $29,330 | $22,870 | $43,760 | 470 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,460 | $27,610 | $21,840 | $40,290 | 650 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for emergency medical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- San Juan$31,250
- Ponce$22,930
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 San Juan: questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make an hour in San Juan?
$15.03 an hour on average, and $14.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level emergency medical technicians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do emergency medical technicians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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