Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $33,820 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.26
10th percentile $27,980
90th percentile $48,930
Employed locally 100
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,980
    25th
    $28,700
    50th (median)
    $33,820
    75th
    $38,460
    90th
    $48,930

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 34% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Nurse Practitioners $118,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Brownsville, TX is $16.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Brownsville, TX is 18.2% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,980 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,700.