| Job title | Level | Pay structure | Government workers (SOC) | Median pay in government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT (public EMS) SOC 29-2042 | local | Seniority steps | 50,580 | $45,800 |
| Paramedic (public EMS) SOC 29-2043 | local | Seniority steps | 43,460 | $61,780 |
Worker counts and pay are for each job's occupation code across all of government; several jobs can share one code.
Sources: GovJobs Wiki (editorial); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.