How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make in Houston?
$32,530a year
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $15.64 an hour or $2,711 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.64
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $32,530Highest 10%: $33,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $28,450 | $13.68 | |
| Median | $32,530 | $15.64 | |
| 75th | $32,530 | $15.64 | |
| 90th | $33,690 | $16.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants.
| Dallas, TX | $32,780 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $15.64 ($32,530 a year).
Do ambulance driver and attendants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $32,530 against $35,450 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $31,010, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for ambulance driver and attendant pay?
29 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,690 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.