Paramedics Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $51,790 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.90
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $67,140
Employed locally 90
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $40,950
    50th (median)
    $51,790
    75th
    $59,450
    90th
    $67,140

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 77% Median Paramedics salary is 23% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,790
    Nurse Practitioners $133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Pharmacists $134,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Killeen, TX is $24.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.28 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Killeen, TX is 11.3% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,950.