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Paramedics Salary Guide for Texas

paramedics working in Texas earn an average of $50,730.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
8,390
Annual Mean Salary
$50,730.00
Hourly Rate
$24.39
Estimated Monthly*
$3,902.40
*Based on 40-hour work week

Texas vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Texas's paramedics salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Texas offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

While Texas shows an upward salary trend for paramedics, it remains below the national average. However, the positive trajectory indicates potential for growth in the future.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for paramedics can vary significantly within Texas. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Austin-Round Rock

Annual Mean Salary
$62,390.00
Hourly Rate
$29.99
Employment
1,020 professionals
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

Annual Mean Salary
$54,530.00
Hourly Rate
$26.22
Employment
1,930 professionals
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Beaumont-Port Arthur

Annual Mean Salary
$53,140.00
Hourly Rate
$25.55
Employment
150 professionals
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Odessa

Annual Mean Salary
$50,760.00
Hourly Rate
$24.40
Employment
60 professionals
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Waco

Annual Mean Salary
$50,270.00
Hourly Rate
$24.17
Employment
70 professionals
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

Annual Mean Salary
$49,120.00
Hourly Rate
$23.62
Employment
1,680 professionals
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Corpus Christi

Annual Mean Salary
$48,620.00
Hourly Rate
$23.37
Employment
150 professionals
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West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$48,490.00
Hourly Rate
$23.31
Employment
240 professionals
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San Antonio-New Braunfels

Annual Mean Salary
$48,030.00
Hourly Rate
$23.09
Employment
600 professionals
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Lubbock

Annual Mean Salary
$48,020.00
Hourly Rate
$23.09
Employment
160 professionals
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College Station-Bryan

Annual Mean Salary
$47,990.00
Hourly Rate
$23.07
Employment
60 professionals
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Amarillo

Annual Mean Salary
$47,890.00
Hourly Rate
$23.02
Employment
120 professionals
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Killeen-Temple

Annual Mean Salary
$47,790.00
Hourly Rate
$22.98
Employment
80 professionals
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Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$46,810.00
Hourly Rate
$22.51
Employment
200 professionals
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Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$46,710.00
Hourly Rate
$22.46
Employment
100 professionals
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El Paso

Annual Mean Salary
$46,700.00
Hourly Rate
$22.45
Employment
240 professionals
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Sherman-Denison

Annual Mean Salary
$45,140.00
Hourly Rate
$21.70
Employment
50 professionals
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Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$43,900.00
Hourly Rate
$21.11
Employment
90 professionals
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Longview

Annual Mean Salary
$43,760.00
Hourly Rate
$21.04
Employment
90 professionals
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Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$43,210.00
Hourly Rate
$20.78
Employment
180 professionals
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Abilene

Annual Mean Salary
$43,090.00
Hourly Rate
$20.72
Employment
60 professionals
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Laredo

Annual Mean Salary
$42,910.00
Hourly Rate
$20.63
Employment
60 professionals
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North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$42,720.00
Hourly Rate
$20.54
Employment
310 professionals
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Wichita Falls

Annual Mean Salary
$42,700.00
Hourly Rate
$20.53
Employment
40 professionals
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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

Annual Mean Salary
$42,120.00
Hourly Rate
$20.25
Employment
270 professionals
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Brownsville-Harlingen

Annual Mean Salary
$38,960.00
Hourly Rate
$18.73
Employment
80 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.