EMT in Wyoming

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

Median annual salary

$41,330

trending_flat -0.0% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Wyoming.

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route How to become an emt in Wyoming

To become a licensed EMT in Wyoming, individuals must complete a state-approved EMT training program, possess a high school diploma or GED, and hold a current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR card. Applicants must pass both the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams, and undergo a fingerprint-based background check. Wyoming does not offer direct reciprocity with other states or the National Registry, but individuals with out-of-state credentials can apply for licensure by demonstrating equivalent education and meeting Wyoming's specific requirements.

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10th percentile (entry) $29,110

25th percentile $36,850

50th (median) $41,330

75th percentile $50,450

90th (experienced) $51,880

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

checklist Wyoming requirements

Licensing body	Wyoming Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services
State license	Required
Education	State-approved EMT training program, High School Diploma/GED, and current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR card.
Exam	NREMT Cognitive and Psychomotor Exams
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	40.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Must be at least 18 years old. Requires a fingerprint-based background check. Some programs may also require a 10-panel urine drug screen and immunization records.

Source: Wyoming Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services

workspace_premium Wyoming license tiers

Wyoming 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?

check_circleWyoming license required — clearer credential signal to employers
check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+5.1%)

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Is an emt license required in Wyoming? expand_more

You cannot practice as an emt in Wyoming without a state license from Wyoming Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. The required exam is the NREMT Cognitive and Psychomotor Exams.

What is the average emt salary in Wyoming? expand_more

emts in Wyoming earn a median of $41,330 annually. — within a few percent of the $41,340 national figure. The range spans from $29,110 at the entry level to $51,880 for top earners.

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

To keep your license active, Wyoming mandates 40.0 CE hours every 2.0 years.