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EMT (public EMS) · Michigan

EMT salary in Michigan

EMTs in Michigan earn a median $39,870 a year across all employers.

$39,870
median pay in MI, all employers
4,230
workers in MI (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 Michigan, all employers Sourced

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

MeasureMI
Workers4,230
10th percentile$35,360
Median$39,870
90th percentile$49,620
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 Michigan

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan (MERS) - employer-selected plans
Employer-adopted MERS Defined Benefit, Hybrid or Defined Contribution plan
—age 60 (standard; employer may choose 60-70) once vestedSet by the employerVaries

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 Michigan 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 Michigan

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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