Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $29,830 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $25,410
90th percentile $42,510
Employed locally 460
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,410
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $29,830
    75th
    $35,340
    90th
    $42,510

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 43% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$42,890
    Nurse Practitioners$114,080
    Physicians, All Other$295,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in McAllen, TX is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 27.8% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,410 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.