Side-by-side distribution
EMT
$42,380
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 29.3%
- Live roles
- 41
Nurse
$83,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 53.4%
- Live roles
- 5,259
Highest-paying jobs
Program Director, Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician EMT
EMT Officer- Security- On Call
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - San Francisco (Full Time Only)
Flex Emergency Medical Technician FULL TIME ONLY (EMT) Alameda
Flex Emergency Medical Technician FULL TIME ONLY (EMT) San Francisco
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Santa Clara County
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Alameda County
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Contra Costa County
Burning Man - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Highest-paying jobs
Registered Nurse
MDS & Clinical Reimbursement, Nurse Manager
Psych Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, Psych APRN)
Synchronous Telehealth Nurse Practitioner (1099)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology Experience Required)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cosmetic Focus (Experience Required)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
Wellness/Longevity Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Full-time)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Royalambulance
|
$41,080 | 7 |
Oasis Ascent
|
$35,360 | 2 |
|
UMA Education
|
$83,250 | 1 |
|
Northwest Ambulance
|
$65,000 | 1 |
|
Ocean Casino Resort
|
$54,080 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
BAYADA Home Health Care
|
$69,680 | 498 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $69,460 | 320 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$75,000 | 298 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$94,830 | 160 |
One Medical
|
$160,400 | 121 |
|
Lifestance
|
$225,000 | 94 |
Ennoble Care
|
$125,000 | 66 |
| AH Adaptive Home Health | $95,000 | 64 |
Nurse salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $163,072 | 50 |
| Seattle | $160,400 | 9 |
| Boston | $159,600 | 15 |
| Los Angeles | $150,000 | 17 |
| New York | $140,000 | 151 |
| Chicago | $137,300 | 12 |
| Austin | $126,664 | 10 |
| Atlanta | $125,000 | 15 |
| Toronto | $76,960 | 3 |
| London | $69,627 | 78 |
EMT vs Nurse: which pays more?
The median for EMT is $42,380 per year (typically $40,430–$47,060), versus $83,200 for Nurse ($67,600–$126,000). That puts Nurse about 96% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so EMT and Nurse are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.