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EMT in Mississippi

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

Median annual salary
$35,980
trending_down -13.0% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Mississippi.

engineering
1,300

Jobs (MS)

monitoring Strong
+5.1%

10-yr job growth

payments
$120

Licensing fees

schedule
4-6 months

Time to complete

route How to become an emt in Mississippi

To become a certified EMT in Mississippi, you must complete an approved EMT training program and pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams. The licensing body is the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and undergo a fingerprint-based background check. Additionally, a signed Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement and current BLS-level CPR certification are required. Reciprocity is possible for NREMT-certified individuals, but a reciprocity agreement from the home state and a jurisdictional medical control agreement are necessary, and the state reserves the right to refuse reciprocity if the curriculum does not meet Mississippi guidelines.

bar_chart Salary percentiles

10th percentile (entry) $23,890
25th percentile $28,130
50th (median) $35,980
75th percentile $38,940
90th (experienced) $49,520

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

checklist Mississippi requirements

Licensing bodyMississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
State license Required
EducationState-approved EMT training program and High School Diploma/GED.
ExamNREMT Cognitive and Psychomotor Exams ($80)
Application fee$40
RenewalEvery 2.0 years
Continuing education40.0 hours per cycle
NotesMust be at least 18 years old. Requires a fingerprint-based background check. Also requires a signed Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement and current BLS-level CPR certification. Some programs may require a minimum score on the TABE reading assessment or ACT.

Source: Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

workspace_premium Mississippi license tiers

Mississippi offers multiple tiers of emt licensing:

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

work_outline Job outlook

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?

  • check_circleMississippi license required — clearer credential signal to employers
  • check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+5.1%)
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Frequently asked questions

How do I become an emt in Mississippi? expand_more
In Mississippi, becoming an emt requires you to complete the required education (State-approved EMT training program and High School Diploma/GED.), pass the NREMT Cognitive and Psychomotor Exams, and submit your application ($40 fee).
Is an emt license required in Mississippi? expand_more
A state license is required in Mississippi. Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services handles emt licensing — the NREMT Cognitive and Psychomotor Exams is part of the process.
How much do emts make in Mississippi? expand_more
The median emt salary in Mississippi is $35,980 per year. — 13% under the $41,340 national average. Entry-level (10th percentile) starts at $23,890, while experienced professionals (90th percentile) earn $49,520.
How much does it cost to become an emt in Mississippi? expand_more
Between exam fee ($80) and application fee ($40), expect to invest around varies in total to get started.
How many months or years does emt certification take in Mississippi? expand_more
Expect to spend 4-6 months from start to finish in Mississippi — covering coursework, supervised experience, and examination.
How many CE hours do emts need in Mississippi? expand_more
Mississippi requires 40.0 hours of continuing education every 2.0 years to maintain your emt license.

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