Paramedic salary in Texas
What paramedics earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,500$27.65 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$47,740 – $63,510Top 10%: $77,700+
Jobs8,4100.92× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,130 | $28.91 | 1,980 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,300 | $28.99 | 1,570 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $67,290 | $32.35 | 890 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $54,700 | $26.30 | 490 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $45,730 | $21.99 | 350 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $48,470 | $23.30 | 330 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $48,640 | $23.39 | 310 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $46,520 | $22.37 | 300 |
| El Paso, TX | $54,260 | $26.09 | 200 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $47,670 | $22.92 | 190 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $50,470 | $24.27 | 170 |
| Lubbock, TX | $49,170 | $23.64 | 170 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,740 | $22.95 | 140 |
| Amarillo, TX | $52,390 | $25.19 | 120 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $44,780 | $21.53 | 120 |
| Longview, TX | $47,350 | $22.76 | 100 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $45,650 | $21.95 | 90 |
| Abilene, TX | $54,370 | $26.14 | 80 |
| Midland, TX | $51,850 | $24.93 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $48,110 | $23.13 | 70 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $54,030 | $25.98 | 60 |
| Waco, TX | $58,390 | $28.07 | 60 |
| Laredo, TX | $46,180 | $22.20 | 50 |
| Victoria, TX | $54,370 | $26.14 | 50 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $45,230 | $21.75 | 40 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $46,550 | $22.38 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Paramedic pay in similar states
Arizona · $58,600 Tennessee · $57,690 Georgia · $57,660 North Carolina · $57,320 Nebraska · $56,230 Louisiana · $56,050
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 a paramedic make in Texas?
Paramedics in Texas earned a median of $57,500 a year ($27.65 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $47,740 to $63,510.
Where in Texas do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $67,290.
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.