Paramedics Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $45,100 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $33,210
90th percentile $59,800
Employed locally 70
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,210
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $48,360
    90th
    $59,800

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 72% Median Paramedics salary is 28% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,260
    Physical Therapists $95,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Laredo, TX is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Laredo, TX is 22.8% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $33,210 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.