Paramedics Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,840 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $40,670
90th percentile $65,010
Employed locally 50
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,670
    25th
    $44,140
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $52,520
    90th
    $65,010

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 75% Median Paramedics salary is 25% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Nurse Practitioners $123,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Waco, TX is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.11 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Waco, TX is 18.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $40,670 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,140.