Paramedics Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $52,210 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $63,980
Employed locally 600
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $52,210
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $63,980

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,450
    Amarillo, TX $53,520
    Victoria, TX $52,420

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in San Antonio, TX is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.81 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.