Paramedics Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $58,320 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $46,480
90th percentile $72,920
Employed locally 1,690
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,480
    25th
    $50,450
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $72,920

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 67% Median Paramedics salary is 33% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,450
    Amarillo, TX $53,520
    Victoria, TX $52,420
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $52,390

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,290
    Physicians, All Other$168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,190
    Pharmacists$137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Dallas, TX is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.83 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Dallas, TX is 0.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $46,480 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,450.