How much does an emergency medical technician make in Houston?
$38,890a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.70 an hour or $3,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.70
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 201 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,610Median: $38,890Highest 10%: $53,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| 25th | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 75th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $53,690 | $25.81 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| Austin, TX | $45,740 |
| College Station, TX | $44,420 |
| Midland, TX | $44,140 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,290 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,900 |
| Sherman, TX | $37,880 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,410 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,160 |
| Laredo, TX | $37,040 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,370 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,120 |
| Waco, TX | $35,550 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,130 |
| Beaumont, TX | $34,750 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $33,980 |
| Brownsville, TX | $33,820 |
| El Paso, TX | $33,820 |
| Victoria, TX | $33,770 |
| McAllen, TX | $33,620 |
| Longview, TX | $32,290 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.70 ($38,890 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $38,890 against $44,470 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,260, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for emergency medical technician pay?
201 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,690 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.