How much does a paramedic make in Dallas?
$60,300a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.99 an hour or $5,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.99
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,040Median: $60,300Highest 10%: $74,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 25th | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| Median | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| 75th | $63,680 | $30.62 | |
| 90th | $74,530 | $35.83 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Austin, TX | $67,290 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.99 ($60,300 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $60,300 against $60,600 nationally, 0% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $57,500, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for paramedic pay?
120 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,530 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.