Average Emergency Room Technician Salary

$18.67/hour

The average salary for a Emergency Room Technician is $18.67 per hour. This is 184% lower than the practicing US average of $52.94.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$18.67/hour

184% lower than the practicing US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

Where do Emergency Room Technicians get paid the most?

New Hampshire pays Emergency Room Technicians the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by New York ($62) and Texas ($54). Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Emergency Room Technicians is $19 per hour — New Hampshire pays 234% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Hampshire$62$85
New York$62$84
Texas$54$99
Colorado$53$64
Virginia$50$59
Missouri$48$78
Kansas$47$82
Tennessee$46$92
Arizona$45$68
Florida$42$76
Mississippi$30$31
Louisiana$25$100
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Room Technician jobs?

Pennant Services pays Emergency Room Technicians the most, averaging $29 per hour, followed by TK Health ($20) and Tenet Massachusetts ($19). For comparison, the national average for Emergency Room Technicians is $19 per hour — Pennant Services pays 55% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennant Services$29$29
TK Health$20$20
Tenet Massachusetts$19$19
Tenet Memphis$14$14

Last updated on November 10, 2026. 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.