Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $36,830 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $49,790
Employed locally 100
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $36,620
    50th (median)
    $36,830
    75th
    $39,500
    90th
    $49,790

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,510
    College Station-Bryan, TX $44,420
    Midland, TX $44,140
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $40,690
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,470
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,200

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,860
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Pharmacists $130,520
    Speech-Language Pathologists $79,230
    Physical Therapists $103,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Abilene, TX is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.22 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Abilene, TX is 10.9% below the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Abilene?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,620.