Paramedics Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $53,520 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.73
10th percentile $41,510
90th percentile $65,880
Employed locally 120
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,510
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $53,520
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $65,880

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 80% Median Paramedics salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,870
    Abilene, TX $62,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,450
    Victoria, TX $52,420
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $52,390

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,280
    Physicians, All Other $364,420
    Nurse Practitioners $112,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Amarillo, TX is $25.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.53 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Amarillo, TX is 8.4% below the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $41,510 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.