In its most recent release of occupational statistical data, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that more than 257,000 Americans were working as EMTs (emergency medical technicians) as of May 2024. The six-state Far Western U.S. accounted for a bit less than 26,300 of those EMT jobs. BLS data revealed the Far West to be the best region in the nation for EMT pay, as nearly every state in the region had an annual mean wage level for EMTs that exceeded the national average. Moreover, four states in the region ranked among the top ten states in the nation for EMT annual mean wages. A closer examination of May 2024 BLS data shows the following about EMT pay in the Far Western U.S.:
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| EMT Pay in the U.S. Far West |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| AK | 290 | $59,870 | 2nd |
| CA | 19,020 | $51,830 | 5th |
| HI | 550 | $64,670 | 1st |
| NV | 1,390 | $42,350 | 26th |
| OR | 1,760 | $48,780 | 12th |
| WA | 3,280 | $49,760 | 9th |
| U.S. | 178,010 | $43,914 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on June 1, 2026
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