Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,500 | $61,458 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.64 | $29.55 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,217.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in Texas is $57,500, or about $27.64 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. Texas is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in Texas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,410 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $57,500, Texas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.