Average Emergency Room Technician Salary

$18.67/hour

The average salary for a Emergency Room Technician is $18.67 per hour. This is 107% lower than the practicing US average of $38.66.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Salaries for Emergency Room Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$18.67/hour

107% lower than the practicing US average.

$38.66/hour

United States

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Room Technician jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Atrium Health Navicent$29$29
UW Health$27$27
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$24$24
TK Health$20$20
Tenet Massachusetts$19$19
Advanced Care Partners$17$17
Tenet South Carolina$15$15

Last updated on December 13, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Emergency Room Technician FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a EMT or ER Tech?

Earning your Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or Patient Care Technician (PCT-AMT) often increases your salary potential as a EMT or ER tech or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Can having a Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) boost my salary as a EMT or ER Tech?

Yes, having a Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a EMT or ER tech.

Can having a Patient Care Technician (PCT-AMT) boost my salary as a EMT or ER Tech?

Yes, having a Patient Care Technician (PCT-AMT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a EMT or ER tech.

Where can I learn more about working as a Emergency Room Tech?

Take a look at Vivian's Emergency Room Tech Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.