Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Louisiana
In Louisiana, emergency medical technicians earn $33,990 at the median — $16.34 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Louisiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $34K get you in Louisiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana
Entry-level emergency medical technicians (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Emergency Medical Technicians salary by metro in Louisiana
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $35K | +4% | 90 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $33K | -2% | 390 |
| Baton Rouge | $33K | -3% | 430 |
| Alexandria | $32K | -7% | 100 |
| Lake Charles | $31K | -8% | N/A |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $30K | -11% | 250 |
| Monroe | $30K | -12% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do emergency medical technicians make in Louisiana?
The median is $33,990 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,280, and experienced emergency medical technicians can clear $46,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Louisiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,364/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 50.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a emergency medical technicians salary go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median emergency medical technicians salary is worth about $38,944 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do emergency medical technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.