Paramedics pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for paramedics is $27.65 an hour ($57,500 a year). About 8,410 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($60,600). Texas ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.72 | $41,030 |
| 25% of workers | $22.95 | $47,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.65 | $57,500 |
| 75% of workers | $30.53 | $63,510 |
| 90% of workers | $37.35 | $77,700 |
Paramedics pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $67,290 | 890 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $60,300 | 1,570 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $60,130 | 1,980 |
| Waco | $58,390 | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $54,700 | 490 |
| Abilene | $54,370 | 80 |
| Victoria | $54,370 | 50 |
| El Paso | $54,260 | 200 |
| College Station-Bryan | $54,030 | 60 |
| Amarillo | $52,390 | 120 |
| Midland | $51,850 | 80 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $50,470 | 170 |
| Lubbock | $49,170 | 170 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $48,110 | 70 |
| Corpus Christi | $47,740 | 140 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $47,670 | 190 |
| Longview | $47,350 | 100 |
| Wichita Falls | $46,550 | 40 |
| Laredo | $46,180 | 50 |
| Sherman-Denison | $45,230 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for paramedics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Nursing Assistants | $37,500 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,520 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,240 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,260 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,540 |
| Surgical Assistants | $64,930 |
| Anesthesiologists | $215,230 |
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