Emergency Room Technician Salary Guide: Mississippi

Average Emergency Room Technician Salary

$15.61/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Room Technician in Mississippi is $15.61 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $18.67.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Emergency Room Technician salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$15.61/hour

Mississippi

20% lower than the US average.

$18.67/hour

United States

What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Emergency Room Technicians?

Southaven, Mississippi and Olive Branch, Mississippi pay Emergency Room Technicians the most, both averaging $27 per hour. Southaven, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Emergency Room Technicians is $16 per hour — Southaven, Mississippi and Olive Branch, Mississippi pay 75% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Southaven, Mississippi$27$100
Olive Branch, Mississippi$27$100
How does the pay for Emergency Room Technicians in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Louisiana pays Emergency Room Technicians the most, averaging $20 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($19) and Texas ($18). Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $28. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Emergency Room Technicians is $16 per hour — Louisiana pays 30% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Louisiana$20$28
Tennessee$19$27
Texas$18$26
Florida$17$26
Alabama$15$19

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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