Emergency Room Technician Salary Guide: Virginia

Average Emergency Room Technician Salary

$17.33/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Room Technician in Virginia is $17.33 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $18.67.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Emergency Room Technician salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$17.33/hour

Virginia

8% lower than the US average.

$18.67/hour

United States

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

Richmond, Virginia pays Emergency Room Technicians the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($34). Reston, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Virginia average for Emergency Room Technicians is $17 per hour — Richmond, Virginia pays 206% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Richmond, Virginia$53$71
Reston, Virginia$34$100
How does the pay for Emergency Room Technicians in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Only New York reports pay data for Emergency Room Technicians, averaging $22 per hour. New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $33. For comparison, the Virginia average for Emergency Room Technicians is $17 per hour — New York pays 25% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$22$33

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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