How much do EMTs and paramedics earn?
Salaries of paid EMTs and paramedics are generally below $30,000. Management salaries are generally below $50,000. Because paid firefighters are unionized, their salaries tend to be higher and their jobs coveted in some areas. Volunteers in general are not paid but some receive nominal monies for their services and some are able to earn pensions. Most EMS workers across the United States are volunteers.
