Ambulance Paramedic Salary in Houston, Texas

Ambulance Paramedic Salary in Houston, TX

How much does an Ambulance Paramedic make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ambulance Paramedic in Houston, TX is $48,814. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,220 to $54,981, with most professionals earning between $40,038 and $60,597.

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Ambulance Paramedic Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $40,038 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $44,220 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $48,814 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $54,981 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $60,597 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $44,220 10% $40,038 90% $60,597 75% $54,981 $48,814 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Ambulance Paramedic ?

A paramedic is a specialist healthcare professional who responds to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics mainly work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. The scope of practice of a paramedic varies among countries, but generally includes autonomous decision making around the emergency care of patients. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics, although the term is sometimes used informally to refer to any ambulance personnel. In English-speaking countries, there is an official distinction between paramedics and emergency m...

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  1. Down a level:

    Emergency Medical Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Ambulance Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    EMT/Paramedic Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ambulance Paramedic in Houston, TX. The base salary for Ambulance Paramedic ranges from $44,220 to $54,981 with the average base salary of $48,814. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,220 to $54,981 with the average total cash compensation of $48,814.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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