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EMT (public EMS) · Utah

EMT salary in Utah

EMTs in Utah earn a median $38,930 a year across all employers.

$38,930
median pay in UT, all employers
1,280
workers in UT (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 Utah, all employers Sourced

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

MeasureUT
Workers1,280
10th percentile$31,410
Median$38,930
90th percentile$48,240
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 Utah

Local employees

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Tier 2 Public Employees Contributory Retirement System (Hybrid or Defined Contribution)
Tier 2
1.5%Age 65 with at least 4 years of service credit1.3%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 Utah 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 Utah

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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