Paramedics Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $45,260 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $33,820
90th percentile $59,580
Employed locally 230
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,820
    25th
    $38,420
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $54,850
    90th
    $59,580

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 87% Median Paramedics salary is 13% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in McAllen, TX is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in McAllen, TX is 22.5% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $33,820 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,420.