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EMT Salary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$31,450/ year

Median EMT in Oklahoma City, OK

$19,975
10th
$24,360
25th
$31,450
Median
$40,321
75th
$49,192
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$31,450
Total compensation (est.)
$36,168
Bonus range
$1,450 – $5,760
Mean salary
$33,337

How This Compares

Oklahoma City, OK median
$31,450
Oklahoma median
$38,189-17.6%
National median
$37,440-16.0%

Cost of living in Oklahoma City is 16% below the national average. Salary of $31,450 here is equivalent to $37,440 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$22,644-28.0%
3-5 years
$28,620-9.0%
6-10 years
$35,224+12.0%
10+ years
$43,401+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$27,676-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$31,450
Enterprise (5,000+)
$37,111+18.0%

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EMT Salaries in Nearby Cities

Tulsa, OK$30,701/yr
Norman, OK$37,440/yr
Broken Arrow, OK$37,440/yr
Lawton, OK$37,440/yr
Edmond, OK$37,440/yr

Related Jobs in Oklahoma City

Registered Nurse$68,225/yr
Nurse Practitioner$104,731/yr
Physician Assistant$105,848/yr
Physical Therapist$82,085/yr
Occupational Therapist$78,271/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$15/hr
Monthly gross$2,621/mo
25th percentile$24,360/yr
75th percentile$40,321/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Oklahoma Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average EMT salary in Oklahoma City?

The median EMT salary in Oklahoma City is $31,450 per year, with a range from $24,360 at the 25th percentile to $40,321 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does EMT pay in Oklahoma City compare to the national average?

EMT salaries in Oklahoma City are 16% below the national median of $37,440. After adjusting for Oklahoma City's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $37,440 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect EMT salaries in Oklahoma City?

In Oklahoma City, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level EMT roles start around $19,975, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $49,192 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Oklahoma City a good place for EMT jobs?

Oklahoma City offers a EMT median of $31,450, which is 16% below the US median of $37,440. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Oklahoma City is 16% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher EMT salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for EMT in Oklahoma City is $40,321, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.