Average Emergency Room Technician Salary

$21.74/hour

The average salary for a Emergency Room Technician is $21.74 per hour. This is 86% lower than the practicing US average of $40.37.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$21.74/hour

86% lower than the practicing US average.

$40.37/hour

United States

Where do Emergency Room Technicians get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$38$53
Florida$33$46
Massachusetts$30$42
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Room Technician jobs?

Last updated on December 21, 2024. 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.