Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $29,770 -28% vs national
Median hourly $14.31
10th percentile $21,510
90th percentile $42,520
Employed locally 130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,510
    25th
    $21,830
    50th (median)
    $29,770
    75th
    $36,680
    90th
    $42,520

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 54% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,870
    Nurse Practitioners $125,760
    Physicians, All Other $239,170
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Longview, TX is $14.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Longview, TX is 28% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,510 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,830.