EMT Salary in Texas (2026)
$17.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,118/year ($2,677/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 42nd of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 12,770 EMT jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $37,260 a year — though pay ranges from $30,320 for newcomers to $52,160 at the top.
EMT pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,770 EMT jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median EMT salary of $37,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $32,118 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,291 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,850 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,677 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Texas?
- The median EMT salary in Texas is $37,260 per year ($17.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,130 and $44,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Texas?
- On the median salary of $37,260, a single filer in Texas takes home about $32,118 per year ($2,677 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 12,770 EMT jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.