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Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in Hawaii
Get the information you need to know about working as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in Hawaii are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in Hawaii is growing faster than average.
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Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in Hawaii earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Career?
- Health Professions
- Allied Health Professions
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
How Many Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Work in Hawaii?
In 2018, there were 730 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics working in the state.
The typical state has 3,535 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics working in it, which means Hawaii has fewer Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics than average.
Job Projections for Hawaii
Jobs for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in this state are growing at a rate of 12.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 15.1%.
Hawaii Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 960 jobs for Hawaii Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 19,400 annual jobs and 285,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Make in Hawaii?
In 2018 wages for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics ranged from $33,970 to $77,150 with $54,470 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.33 to $37.09. The median hourly rate was $26.19.
The median salary in Hawaii is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Hawaii Metros for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Urban Honolulu, HI | 570 | $53,460 |
Top States for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Employment
The table below shows the states where most Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 21,430 | $32,050 |
Texas | 19,450 | $34,770 |
New York | 17,520 | $41,140 |
Pennsylvania | 12,730 | $31,020 |
Florida | 11,130 | $33,620 |
Illinois | 10,790 | $31,480 |
North Carolina | 10,760 | $35,280 |
Ohio | 10,180 | $30,200 |
Georgia | 9,590 | $32,570 |
New Jersey | 8,230 | $32,520 |
Michigan | 7,100 | $32,720 |
Missouri | 6,950 | $32,090 |
Tennessee | 6,810 | $34,090 |
Wisconsin | 6,460 | $32,640 |
Indiana | 6,380 | $31,980 |
Massachusetts | 6,380 | $38,050 |
Virginia | 6,180 | $33,930 |
Minnesota | 5,850 | $39,060 |
South Carolina | 5,240 | $32,300 |
Maryland | 5,090 | $44,680 |
Below are the states where Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington | $72,850 |
District of Columbia | $57,040 |
Hawaii | $54,470 |
Alaska | $46,310 |
Connecticut | $45,980 |
Maryland | $44,680 |
Oregon | $41,440 |
New York | $41,140 |
Minnesota | $39,060 |
Colorado | $38,300 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.