Average Emergency Room Technician Salary

$24.67/hour

The average salary for a Emergency Room Technician is $24.67 per hour. This is 65% lower than the practicing US average of $40.77.

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$24.67/hour

65% lower than the practicing US average.

$40.77/hour

United States

Where do Emergency Room Technicians get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$39$53
Florida$37$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Room Technician jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
St. Luke's Health System$50$50
Atrium Health Charlotte$29$29
ChristianaCare$26$26
PennState Health$22$24
TK Health$21$21
BJC HealthCare$19$19
Advanced Care Partners$17$17
North Mississippi Health Services$16$16

Last updated on November 20, 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.