How much does a paramedic make in Texas?
$57,500a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Texas. That is $27.64 an hour or $4,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.64
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,030Median: $57,500Highest 10%: $77,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,030 | $19.73 | |
| 25th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| 75th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 90th | $77,700 | $37.36 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $67,290 |
| 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 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $46,550 |
| Laredo, TX | $46,180 |
| Sherman, TX | $45,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 32. Arizona | $58,600 |
| 33. Tennessee | $57,690 |
| 34. Georgia | $57,660 |
| 35. Texas | $57,500 |
| 36. North Carolina | $57,320 |
| 37. Nebraska | $56,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $27.64 ($57,500 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $57,500 against $60,600 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for paramedic pay?
Texas ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays paramedics the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $67,290 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.