Paramedics Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,870 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $48,350
90th percentile $100,090
Employed locally 960
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,350
    25th
    $50,400
    50th (median)
    $64,870
    75th
    $74,900
    90th
    $100,090

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 66% Median Paramedics salary is 34% 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
    Abilene, TX $62,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,450
    Amarillo, TX $53,520
    Victoria, TX $52,420
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $52,390

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Austin, TX is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.92 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Austin, TX is 11.1% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $48,350 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,400.