Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $17.91 an hour ($37,260 a year). About 12,770 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Texas ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.58 | $30,320 |
| 25% of workers | $16.89 | $35,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.91 | $37,260 |
| 75% of workers | $21.27 | $44,240 |
| 90% of workers | $25.08 | $52,160 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45,740 | 880 |
| College Station-Bryan | $44,420 | 50 |
| Midland | $44,140 | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38,890 | 2,680 |
| Abilene | $38,290 | 100 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $37,900 | 3,000 |
| Sherman-Denison | $37,880 | 90 |
| Tyler | $37,410 | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37,160 | 1,100 |
| Laredo | $37,040 | 130 |
| Wichita Falls | $36,370 | 60 |
| Amarillo | $36,300 | 160 |
| Corpus Christi | $36,120 | 280 |
| Waco | $35,550 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $35,130 | 180 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $34,750 | 230 |
| Eagle Pass | $33,980 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $33,820 | 100 |
| El Paso | $33,820 | 470 |
| Victoria | $33,770 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $33,620 | 590 |
| Longview | $32,290 | 160 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medical technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,500 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,240 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,540 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,970 |
| Paramedics | $57,500 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $53,000 |
| Surgical Assistants | $64,930 |
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