How much does an emergency medical technician make in Texas?
$37,260a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Texas. That is $17.91 an hour or $3,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.91
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,320Median: $37,260Highest 10%: $52,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| 25th | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| Median | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| 75th | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| 90th | $52,160 | $25.08 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $45,740 |
| College Station, TX | $44,420 |
| Midland, TX | $44,140 |
| Houston, TX | $38,890 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 39. Alabama | $37,810 |
| 40. Nevada | $37,560 |
| 41. New Mexico | $37,550 |
| 42. Texas | $37,260 |
| 43. Kentucky | $36,800 |
| 44. South Dakota | $36,800 |
| 45. Mississippi | $36,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.91 ($37,260 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,260 against $44,470 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Texas rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Texas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $45,740 a year.
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.