Emergency Medical Technician salary in Texas
What emergency medical technicians earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,260$17.91 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$35,130 – $44,240Top 10%: $52,160+
Jobs12,7700.78× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $37,900 | $18.22 | 3,000 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,890 | $18.70 | 2,680 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $37,160 | $17.86 | 1,100 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,740 | $21.99 | 880 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $33,620 | $16.16 | 590 |
| El Paso, TX | $33,820 | $16.26 | 470 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,370 | $17.96 | 380 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,090 | $17.83 | 340 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,000 | $17.31 | 330 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,120 | $17.36 | 280 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $38,110 | $18.32 | 280 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $34,750 | $16.71 | 230 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,130 | $16.89 | 180 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,300 | $17.45 | 160 |
| Longview, TX | $32,290 | $15.53 | 160 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,980 | $17.78 | 160 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $35,530 | $17.08 | 150 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,410 | $17.99 | 140 |
| Laredo, TX | $37,040 | $17.81 | 130 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,290 | $18.41 | 100 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $33,820 | $16.26 | 100 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $37,880 | $18.21 | 90 |
| Waco, TX | $35,550 | $17.09 | 90 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $33,980 | $16.34 | 80 |
| Victoria, TX | $33,770 | $16.24 | 60 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,370 | $17.49 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $44,420 | $21.36 | 50 |
| Midland, TX | $44,140 | $21.22 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Alabama · $37,810 Nevada · $37,560 New Mexico · $37,550 Kentucky · $36,800 South Dakota · $36,800 Mississippi · $36,630
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Texas?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Texas earned a median of $37,260 a year ($17.91 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $35,130 to $44,240.
Where in Texas do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $45,740.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.