📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Ambulance Driver Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$32,566
per year
Median
$29,716
per year
Hourly
$15.66
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$23,494
25th Percentile — Junior$29,004
50th Percentile — Median$29,716
75th Percentile — Senior$41,401
90th Percentile — Top Earners$45,693
💡 Top-earning Ambulance Drivers in Texas make up to $45,693 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$27.4k
2021
$28.4k
2022
$29.4k
2023
$30.4k
2024
$31.5k
2025
$32.6k
2026
📈 Ambulance Driver salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Ambulance Driver Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $31,589 -3.0% High
San Antonio $29,309 -10.0% High
Dallas $32,240 -1.0% High
Austin $35,171 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $31,263 -4.0% High
El Paso $26,704 -18.0% High
Arlington $31,589 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $28,332 -13.0% High
Plano $33,217 +2.0% High
Laredo $26,053 -20.0% High
Lubbock $26,704 -18.0% High
Garland $30,938 -5.0% High
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Ambulance Driver Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Ambulance Drivers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $32,566 per year, Texas's Ambulance Driver salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $23,494–$29,004, while experienced Ambulance Drivers can command $41,401–$45,693.

Looking ahead, the Ambulance Driver profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Ambulance Driver salary in Texas is $32,566 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $34,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Ambulance Drivers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Ambulance Driver employment.
  • At $32,566/year, Texas Ambulance Driver salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $34,280/year.