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EMT salary in Hawaii

EMTs in Hawaii earn a median $66,410 a year across all employers.

$66,410
median pay in HI, all employers
560
workers in HI (SOC 29-2042)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Hawaii, all employers Sourced

Emergency Medical Technicians (SOC 29-2042) in Hawaii, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureHI
Workers560
10th percentile$51,140
Median$66,410
90th percentile$84,620
National median, government employers$45,800

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Hawaii

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Hawaii ERS Hybrid Plan (membership date after June 30, 2012)
Hybrid Plan, membership after June 30, 2012
1.75%age 65 with 10 years8%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Hawaii pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Free practice tests for Hawaii

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national EMT (public EMS) page.

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