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EMT (public EMS) · Mississippi

EMT salary in Mississippi

EMTs in Mississippi earn a median $36,630 a year across all employers.

$36,630
median pay in MS, all employers
1,390
workers in MS (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 Mississippi, all employers Sourced

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

MeasureMS
Workers1,390
10th percentile$26,760
Median$36,630
90th percentile$48,290
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 Mississippi

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
PERS Hybrid Retirement Plan - Tier 5
Tier 5 (Hybrid Retirement Plan, House Bill 1)
1%any age with 30 years of creditable service9%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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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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