Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $29,750 -28% vs national
Median hourly $14.31
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $50,510
Employed locally 120
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $29,750
    50th (median)
    $29,750
    75th
    $38,220
    90th
    $50,510

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 53% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,740
    Physicians, All Other$312,520
    Nurse Practitioners$123,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Waco, TX is $14.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Waco, 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.