How much does a paramedic make in Houston?
$60,130a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.91 an hour or $5,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.91
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,430Median: $60,130Highest 10%: $78,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| Median | $60,130 | $28.91 | |
| 75th | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| 90th | $78,730 | $37.85 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| Austin, TX | $67,290 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,300 |
| 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 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 a paramedic make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.91 ($60,130 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $60,130 against $60,600 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $57,500, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for paramedic pay?
122 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,730 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.