Paramedics Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $48,840 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $73,910
Employed locally 210
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $40,450
    50th (median)
    $48,840
    75th
    $58,300
    90th
    $73,910

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 83% Median Paramedics salary is 17% 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
    Amarillo, TX $53,520
    Victoria, TX $52,420

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160
    Pharmacists $131,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in El Paso, TX is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.74 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in El Paso, TX is 16.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,450.