Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $37,200 -10% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $30,490
90th percentile $49,450
Employed locally 1,130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,490
    25th
    $32,760
    50th (median)
    $37,200
    75th
    $42,690
    90th
    $49,450

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Abilene, TX $36,830

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.27 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 10% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,490 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,760.