Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$31,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $35,450
State Rank
#32 of 41
550 employed here

How much do Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians make in Texas?

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Texas take home a median of $31,010 annually — roughly $14.91 an hour — which runs 13% below the national median of $35,450.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $21,520 while the top 10% make $34,730 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $25,800 and $32,530 a year.

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$21,520$10.35
25th percentile (early career)$25,800$12.40
50th percentile (median)$31,010$14.91
75th percentile (experienced)$32,530$15.64
90th percentile (top earners)$34,730$16.70

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 32nd out of 41 states and territories for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Connecticut$73,730
2Oregon$40,900
3Massachusetts$39,480
4Maryland$38,410
5North Dakota$37,690

Working as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Texas

Nationally, about 13,000 people work as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($31,010) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians make in Texas?
The median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Texas is $31,010 per year, or about $14.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,520 at the entry level to $34,730 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians about 13% less than the national median of $35,450. Texas ranks 32nd out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,010 a year. About 550 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.