Paramedics Salary in Texas
The median pay for a paramedics in Texas is $53,960/year ($25.94/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $54K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level paramedics (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Paramedics salary by metro in Texas
19 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $65K | +20% | 960 |
| Abilene | $63K | +17% | 70 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $58K | +8% | 1,690 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $56K | +5% | 2,050 |
| Amarillo | $54K | -1% | 120 |
| Victoria | $52K | -3% | 50 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $52K | -3% | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $52K | -3% | 600 |
| Killeen-Temple | $52K | -4% | 90 |
| College Station-Bryan | $49K | -9% | 50 |
| Sherman-Denison | $49K | -9% | 40 |
| El Paso | $49K | -9% | 210 |
| Corpus Christi | $49K | -10% | 130 |
| Waco | $48K | -11% | 50 |
| Lubbock | $47K | -12% | 160 |
| Wichita Falls | $47K | -13% | 40 |
| Longview | $46K | -15% | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $45K | -16% | 230 |
| Laredo | $45K | -16% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do paramedics make in Texas?
The median is $53,960 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,120, and experienced paramedics can clear $74,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,783/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 37.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a paramedics salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median paramedics salary is worth about $58,979 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do paramedics get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.