Emergency Medical Technicians vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison
Emergency Medical Technicians earn a median salary of $41,340/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $21,000. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Emergency Medical Technicians
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Median salary
$41,340
$62,340
Hourly rate
$19.88/hr
$29.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$31,410
$47,960
Senior level (90th %)
$60,780
$80,510
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Postsecondary nondegree award
U.S. employment
177,980
632,430
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare