How much does a paramedic make in Austin?
$67,290a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $32.35 an hour or $5,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.35
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,550Median: $67,290Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 25th | $52,280 | $25.13 | |
| Median | $67,290 | $32.35 | |
| 75th | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.91 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Dallas, TX | $60,300 |
| Houston, TX | $60,130 |
| Waco, TX | $58,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $54,700 |
| Abilene, TX | $54,370 |
| Victoria, TX | $54,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $54,260 |
| College Station, TX | $54,030 |
| Amarillo, TX | $52,390 |
| Midland, TX | $51,850 |
| Beaumont, TX | $50,470 |
| Lubbock, TX | $49,170 |
| Brownsville, TX | $48,110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,740 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,670 |
| Longview, TX | $47,350 |
| Laredo, TX | $46,180 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $32.35 ($67,290 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $67,290 against $60,600 nationally, 11% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $57,500, so Austin pays 17% more.
Where does Austin rank for paramedic pay?
45 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,800 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.