Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $31,280 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.04
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $40,130
Employed locally 90
National median $34,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $31,080
    50th (median)
    $31,280
    75th
    $34,530
    90th
    $40,130

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 39% Median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Salisbury, MD $50,430
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,800
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,140
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,620
    Richmond, VA $45,490

    Nearby metros — Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $32,010

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Houston, TX is $15.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.20 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 8.9% below the national median of $34,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Houston?

    Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,080.