EMT in Indiana

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for IN. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$39,850

trending_down -3.6% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Indiana.

engineering

3,760

Jobs (IN)

monitoring Strong

+5.1%

10-yr job growth

payments

$104

Licensing fees

schedule

Varies (EMT courses typically 150-170 hours, some as short as 5 months)

Time to complete

route How to become an emt in Indiana

To become a certified EMT in Indiana, individuals must complete a state-approved EMT training program, possess a high school diploma or GED, and hold a current CPR certification. They must pass both the NREMT cognitive exam and the Indiana State psychomotor exam. The licensing body is the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, EMS Section. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and undergo a criminal background check. Reciprocity is available for those certified in other states or by the NREMT, with potential waivers for certain exam components.

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10th percentile (entry) $31,010

25th percentile $37,050

50th (median) $39,850

75th percentile $46,380

90th (experienced) $48,370

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Indiana. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Indiana requirements

Licensing body	Indiana Department of Homeland Security, EMS Section
State license	Required
Education	State-approved EMT training program, High School Diploma/GED, and current CPR certification.
Exam	NREMT Cognitive and Indiana State Psychomotor Exams ($104)
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	40.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Must be at least 18 years old. Requires a criminal background check. Starting July 1, 2025, initial certification and renewal will require National TIM Responder Training and Mental Health Training.

Source: Indiana Department of Homeland Security, EMS Section

workspace_premium Indiana license tiers

Indiana offers multiple tiers of emt licensing:

Tier	Hours required
EMR	N/A
EMT	N/A
AEMT	N/A
Paramedic	N/A

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10-year growth

+5.1%

Faster than average

Annual openings

14,100

Nationwide per year

Total employment

181,000

Nationwide

balance Is it worth it?

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check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+5.1%)

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Frequently asked questions

What's required to work as an emt in Indiana? expand_more

Indiana requires emts to complete the required education (State-approved EMT training program, High School Diploma/GED, and current CPR certification.), and pass the NREMT Cognitive and Indiana State Psychomotor Exams.

Is an emt license required in Indiana? expand_more

A state license is required in Indiana. Indiana Department of Homeland Security, EMS Section handles emt licensing — the NREMT Cognitive and Indiana State Psychomotor Exams is part of the process.

What do emts earn in Indiana? expand_more

Indiana emts bring home a median salary of $39,850. This is close to the national median of $41,340. New emts start around $31,010; seasoned professionals can reach $48,370.

What's the total cost to get emt certified in Indiana? expand_more

Between exam fee ($104), expect to invest around varies in total to get started.

How many months or years does emt certification take in Indiana? expand_more

Expect to spend Varies (EMT courses typically 150-170 hours, some as short as 5 months) from start to finish in Indiana — covering coursework, supervised experience, and examination.

What are the continuing education requirements for emts in Indiana? expand_more

Indiana requires 40.0 hours of continuing education every 2.0 years to maintain your emt license.