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EMT salary in Nebraska

EMTs in Nebraska earn a median $41,710 a year across all employers.

$41,710
median pay in NE, all employers
540
workers in NE (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 Nebraska, all employers Sourced

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

MeasureNE
Workers540
10th percentile$35,060
Median$41,710
90th percentile$68,670
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 Nebraska

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Nebraska County Employees Retirement Plan - Cash Balance Tier Two
Cash Balance Tier Two
—leaving employment at age 55 or later is treated as retirement4.5%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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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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