Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $35,040 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $44,240
Employed locally 300
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $35,040
    75th
    $38,010
    90th
    $44,240

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 47% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,690
    Physicians, All Other $221,510
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $70,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Corpus Christi, TX is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.56 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 15.2% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.