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Emergency room technician jobs in North Carolina

open emergency room technician jobs in North Carolina at . BLS measures a median of $21.27 an hour (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Emergency Medical Technicians in North Carolina) for emergency medical technicians here.

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Where the emergency room technician jobs are in North Carolina

Towns with the most open jobs in this occupation. A town with a page lists every care job open there, by occupation.

What emergency room technicians earn in North Carolina

The hourly pay open jobs here post, beside what BLS measured people employed in the occupation earned in the state and its metro areas.

Posted on open jobs in North Carolina

Too few open jobs here post an hourly rate for a typical range (it takes eight from three employers).

Measured by BLS in North Carolina, May 2025

$21.27/hr ($44,250 a year) (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Emergency Medical Technicians in North Carolina)

Median for emergency medical technicians, against $21.38 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Emergency Medical Technicians, national) for the whole US; 6,680 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Emergency Medical Technicians in North Carolina) employed in North Carolina.

Hourly wages in North Carolina, BLS OEWS May 2025. Each figure opens its BLS page.
BLS occupation10th pct25th pctMedian75th pct90th pctEmployed
Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042)$16.92 (source: BLS OEWS, Emergency Medical Technicians)$18.40 (source: BLS OEWS, Emergency Medical Technicians)$21.27 (source: BLS OEWS, Emergency Medical Technicians)$23.71 (source: BLS OEWS, Emergency Medical Technicians)$28.72 (source: BLS OEWS, Emergency Medical Technicians)6,680 (source: BLS OEWS, Emergency Medical Technicians)
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (29-2099)$18.01 (source: BLS OEWS, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)$19.11 (source: BLS OEWS, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)$22.35 (source: BLS OEWS, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)$28.86 (source: BLS OEWS, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)$37.70 (source: BLS OEWS, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)6,640 (source: BLS OEWS, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other)

By metro area

  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$21.90/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC) · 1,210 (source: BLS OEWS, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC) employed
  • Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$22.07/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) · 690 (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) employed
  • Raleigh-Cary, NC$23.63/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Raleigh-Cary, NC) · 600 (source: BLS OEWS, Raleigh-Cary, NC) employed
  • Winston-Salem, NC$21.57/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Winston-Salem, NC) · 480 (source: BLS OEWS, Winston-Salem, NC) employed
  • Greensboro-High Point, NC$21.27/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Greensboro-High Point, NC) · 370 (source: BLS OEWS, Greensboro-High Point, NC) employed
  • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC$22.12/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC) · 370 (source: BLS OEWS, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC) employed
  • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$22.27/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC) · 340 (source: BLS OEWS, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC) employed
  • Wilmington, NC$25.89/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Wilmington, NC) · 240 (source: BLS OEWS, Wilmington, NC) employed
  • Greenville, NC$21.26/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Greenville, NC) · 200 (source: BLS OEWS, Greenville, NC) employed
  • Burlington, NC$23.64/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Burlington, NC) · 190 (source: BLS OEWS, Burlington, NC) employed

BLS OEWS May 2025 metropolitan area estimates for Emergency Medical Technicians; areas that cross a state line list every state.

Nursing Assistants & Patient Care Techs in North Carolina, in our research: median posted pay $18.50 · employers 194 (Nursing Assistants & Patient Care Techs job market). North Carolina in our research

What CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina offer

Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.

Employers hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina

What the job takes

EMT or nursing assistant certification; some hospitals hire nursing or paramedic students.

  • Certification

    National Registry certification (EMT)

    National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; licensed by the state EMS office. Many hospitals ask for EMT or CNA certification

Emergency room technician jobs in North Carolina: common questions

How much do emergency room technicians make in North Carolina?

Too few open emergency room technician jobs in North Carolina post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $21.27/hr ($44,250 a year) for emergency medical technicians in North Carolina (May 2025), against $21.38 nationally, 22nd highest of 52 states and territories.

Where in North Carolina are the most emergency room technician jobs?

Danbury (1), Durham (1), Elizabeth City (1), Pinehurst (1) and Raleigh (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Who is hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina?

By open jobs on this board: Duke Health (2), FirstHealth of the Carolinas (2) and Novant Health (2). In all, 4 employers have emergency room technician jobs open in North Carolina.

Are emergency room technicians in demand in North Carolina?

7 emergency room technician jobs are open in North Carolina today at 4 employers on this board, about 1.0 for every 1,000 emergency room technicians employed there (BLS counts 6,680, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of emergency medical technicians to grow 5.8% over 2025-2035.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina are hiring immediately?

20 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: 🔥 Urgently Hiring CNAs | Every Other Weekend | 10:30am - 7:30pm | EOW|Start ASAP! 🔥 at Allcare Home Health Agency (🔥 Urgently Hiring CNAs | Every Other Weekend | 10:30am - 7:30pm | EOW|Start ASAP! 🔥); 🔥 Urgently Hiring CNAs | Every Other Weekend | 7A-7P and 7P-7A| EOW|Start ASAP! 🔥 at Allcare Home Health Agency (🔥 Urgently Hiring CNAs | Every Other Weekend | 7A-7P and 7P-7A| EOW|Start ASAP! 🔥); 🔥 Urgently Hiring CNAs in Chapel Hill|Start ASAP! 24/7 Coverage🔥 at Allcare Home Health Agency (🔥 Urgently Hiring CNAs in Chapel Hill|Start ASAP! 24/7 Coverage🔥). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina pay weekly?

59 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: 🔥 CNA Facility Coordinator!! 🔥 at Allcare Home Health Agency (...(subject to agency policy) Matching 401k (subject to agency policy) Weekly Pay via direct deposit...); 🔥 Urgent Hiring - CNAs in Durham| Monday to Friday 1-8:30pm!! 🔥 at Allcare Home Health Agency (...and professional demeanor Benefits Competitive pay Paid training Weekly Pay via direct deposit Flexible...); 🔥 Urgent Hiring - CNAs in Raleigh| Every Other Weekend 5pm-9pm!! 🔥 at Allcare Home Health Agency (...and professional demeanor Benefits Competitive pay Paid training Weekly Pay via direct deposit Flexible...). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina offer daily pay?

94 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Acts Retirement-Life Communities (...Life insurance and disability programs Flexible spending accounts Next-day pay through PayActiv 401(k)...); CNA / Med Tech at Acts Retirement-Life Communities (...Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! Next day pay: Work today, get paid...); CNA at All Ways Caring HomeCare (...What you will receive Great company culture Competitive pay with daily pay options available Tuition...). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina want bilingual staff?

5 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: Avid Ambassador - CNA at Avid Health at Home North Carolina (Bilingual: Spanish. ...driving record, and a reliable vehicle for business use. Bilingual (English/Spanish)...); CNA - Weekends (Friday-Sunday) at Avid Health at Home North Carolina (Bilingual: Spanish. ...basis, variable hour employee. Additional Requirements : Bi-lingual –...); Nurse Aide I (CNA I) at Avid Health at Home North Carolina (Bilingual: Spanish. ...case-by-case basis, variable hour employee. Additional Requirements: Bi-lingual –...). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina hire with no experience?

11 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: CNA at All Ways Caring HomeCare (...interest by applying to join our awesome team today! Qualifications No prior experience necessary....); CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant at BAYADA Home Health Care (...companionship and support—all while being paid for your care. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide...); CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant- Weekends at BAYADA Home Health Care (...companionship and support—all while being paid for your care. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide...). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina train you with pay?

2 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: CNA I in Training at CaroMont Health; Nurse Aide in Training at Diversicare.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina hire before you are certified?

6 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: Mental Health Technician - CNA Required at Cone Health (Preferred: Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Certificate and/or Associate's degree in human...); Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT and/or phlebotomy skills desired); Patient Care Assistant - PCU at LifePoint Health (License: CNA or EMT preferred). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina offer a sign-on bonus?

38 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) $2,500 Sign On Bonus at Agape Care Group ($2,500 sign-on bonus); Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Autumn Care of Suffolk ($3,000 sign-on bonus); CNA - $1500 Sign On at Brookdale Senior Living ($1,500 sign-on bonus). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which hospitals hiring CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina are Magnet hospitals?

39 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: CNA - Blood Cancer Treatment Room Durham, NC at Duke Health (Magnet. ...and more. Duke Nursing Highlights Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet...); Emergency Dept. Tech - Emergency Dept - Duke Raleigh Campus at Duke Health (Magnet. ...care. Duke Nursing Highlights Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet...); Nursing Assistant (CNA I) Hospice Home Care PRN at Duke Health (Magnet. ...Durham, NC. Duke Nursing Highlights Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet...). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina let you self-schedule?

3 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) Cardiac Telemetry | Day Shift at Iredell Memorial Hospital (...included for hours worked between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Flexibility : Self Scheduling. Requirements High...); Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) Cardiac Telemetry | Night Shift at Iredell Memorial Hospital (...: Additional pay provided for the entire night shift. Flexibility : Self Scheduling. Requirements High...); Nurse Aide I, 5 West Med-Surg at WakeMed (...Care Advanced Practice Providers Scheduling & Work Life Balance Self-Scheduling 6-8 Week Schedules...).

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina offer relocation assistance?

22 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: CNA - Blood Cancer Treatment Room Durham, NC at Duke Health (...6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on...); Emergency Dept. Tech - Emergency Dept - Duke Raleigh Campus at Duke Health (...6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on...); Nursing Assistant (CNA I) Hospice Home Care PRN at Duke Health (...has 6000 + registered nurses Qualityof Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on...). Every such job in North Carolina.

Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in North Carolina are float pool jobs?

10 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: Nurse Aide I - Med/Surg Float Pool - Days AH Union at Advocate Health; Nurse Aide I - Med/Surg Float Pool - Nights AH Union at Advocate Health; Nurse Tech Float - ARMC at Cone Health. Every such job in North Carolina.

Which cities in North Carolina pay emergency room technicians the most?

Of the 10 metro areas in North Carolina employing the most emergency room technicians that BLS publishes a median for (May 2025), the highest are Wilmington, NC ($25.89 an hour), Burlington, NC ($23.64 an hour) and Raleigh-Cary, NC ($23.63 an hour), and the lowest Greenville, NC ($21.26). The state's median is $21.27.

What do you need to work as an emergency room technician in North Carolina?

EMT or nursing assistant certification; some hospitals hire nursing or paramedic students. National Registry certification (EMT) (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; licensed by the state EMS office; many hospitals ask for EMT or CNA certification). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from North Carolina's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Which hospitals hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina have the best Medicare ratings?

Of the employers hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina, the hospitals Medicare rates highest (Jul 2026): Novant Health Medical Park Hospital in Winston-Salem (Novant Health, 5 of 5, 89% said nurses always communicated well), Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte (Novant Health, 5 of 5, 82% said nurses always communicated well), Duke Regional Hospital in Durham (Duke Health, 5 of 5, 80% said nurses always communicated well) and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews (Novant Health, 5 of 5, 79% said nurses always communicated well); North Carolina's rated hospitals average 3.3 stars. Every North Carolina hospital hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which home health agencies hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina have the best Medicare ratings?

Of the employers hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina, the home health agencies Medicare rates highest for quality of patient care (Sep 2026): Nhrmc Home Care in Rocky Point (Novant Health, 3.5 of 5), Sentara Home Care Services in Elizabeth City (Sentara Health, 3.5 of 5), Firsthealth Home Care in West End (FirstHealth of the Carolinas, 3.5 of 5) and Duke Home Health in Durham (Duke Health, 3.5 of 5); North Carolina's rated agencies average 3.6 stars. Every North Carolina home health agency hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Which hospices hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina do families rate best?

Of the employers hiring emergency room technicians in North Carolina, in Medicare's survey of patients' families: Firsthealth Hospice in West End (FirstHealth of the Carolinas, 86% said the team always communicated well, 5 stars), Duke Hospice in Durham (Duke Health, 84% said the team always communicated well, 4 stars), Novant Health Hospice in Salisbury (Novant Health, 82% said the team always communicated well, 4 stars) and Novant Health Hospice and Palliative Care a Department of Novant Health in Charlotte (Novant Health, 82% said the team always communicated well, 3 stars); North Carolina's middle hospice: 85%. Hospices hiring now by Medicare's family survey. Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the jobs.

How current are these jobs?

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Sources and method

A job counts here when one of its locations is in North Carolina, once however many locations there it lists. Its occupation is read from its title. Posted pay is the middle half of the distinct hourly rates jobs here state (a job posted many times at one rate counted once), shown when at least three such rates from three employers stand behind it. BLS figures are as published for the state, never adjusted.
  1. CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in North Carolina, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 9 Nov 2026
  2. BLS OEWS May 2025: Emergency Medical Technicians (SOC 29-2042), every state, published 15 May 2026
  3. BLS OEWS May 2025: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (SOC 29-2099), every state, published 15 May 2026
  4. BLS OEWS May 2025: Emergency Medical Technicians, national, published 15 May 2026
  5. BLS OEWS May 2025: Emergency Medical Technicians by metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
  6. National Registry certification (EMT): National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; licensed by the state EMS office

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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Emergency room technician jobs in North Carolina. Data as of 9 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/occupations/er-technician/north-carolina

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