Paramedics Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $56,450 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $44,770
90th percentile $76,040
Employed locally 2,050
National median $58,410

Compare Paramedics salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Houston, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Paramedics
in
Houston, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,770
    25th
    $49,230
    50th (median)
    $56,450
    75th
    $63,140
    90th
    $76,040

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 70% Median Paramedics salary is 30% 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
    Amarillo, TX $53,520
    Victoria, TX $52,420
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $52,390

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Houston, TX is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Houston, TX is 3.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $44,770 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,230.