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Compare emt / paramedic licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$41,435
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2 months
across 2 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$455
across 50 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,260#43 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $56,900#2 | — | $1,200#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $38,110#37 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $31,710#51 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $45,680#14 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $43,950#18 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $47,550#7 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $45,310#15 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $45,920#11 | — | $1,200#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $40,420#23 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $39,250#30 | — | $75#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $61,310#1 | — | $102#13 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $39,430#27 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $40,780#21 | — | $45#6 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $39,850#24 | 2 mo#1 | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $39,260#29 | — | $30#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $34,650#48 | — | $60#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $36,050#44 | — | $10#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $33,990#49 | — | $50#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $45,720#12 | — | $21#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $47,390#8 | 2 mo#1 | $800#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $45,970#10 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $38,890#32 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $45,690#13 | — | $800#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $35,980#45 | — | $800#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $38,580#34 | — | $800#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $34,900#47 | — | $800#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $39,370#28 | — | $800#30 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $38,980#31 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $45,170#16 | — | $900#36 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $49,500#3 | — | $1,000#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $36,850#42 | — | $65#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $46,000#9 | — | $25#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $40,530#22 | — | $68#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $37,670#38 | — | $100#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $38,140#36 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $32,420#50 | — | $189#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $48,070#6 | — | $214#28 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,580#34 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $49,500#3 | — | $224#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $38,670#33 | — | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $39,520#25 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $37,630#39 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $37,000#40 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $36,940#41 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $39,520#25 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $45,060#17 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $48,850#5 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $35,060#46 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $43,340#19 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $41,330#20 | — | $104#14 | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.