Paramedics Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,490 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $35,630
90th percentile $61,140
Employed locally 160
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,630
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $59,870
    90th
    $61,140

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 76% Median Paramedics salary is 24% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,970
    Nurse Practitioners $119,990
    Pharmacists $140,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Lubbock, TX is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.43 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Lubbock, TX is 18.7% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $35,630 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.