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Hire a Paramedic in Brownsville, TX
The fire department is hiring for the same certification you are. A paramedic who runs a truck as lead belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is McAllen, TX.
What to offer
An ambulance service that copies a national midpoint will lose paramedics to the fire department. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who can run a truck as lead.
| Percentile | Metro | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $43,500 | $47,740 | $49,660 |
| Median | $48,110 | $57,500 | $60,600 |
| 75th | $57,600 | $63,510 | $73,470 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the shift pattern, the call volume, and the protocols the crew works under. Ask how long the person has worked as the lead medic on a truck.
License and training
Every state licenses or certifies paramedics. Most use the National Registry paramedic exam as part of the path. Confirm your state EMS office's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, EMTs and paramedics
Nearby metros
- McAllen, TX · 52 miles
- Corpus Christi, TX · 123 miles
- Laredo, TX · 166 miles
- Victoria, TX · 198 miles
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Questions
What do paramedics earn in Brownsville, TX?
In Brownsville, the May 2025 median for paramedics is about $48.1K, 21% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $43.5K to $57.6K.
Who hires paramedics in Brownsville?
Ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals hire paramedics in Brownsville. Organizations on file in the provider extract include City of Brownsville, City of Port Isabel, City of South Padre Island.
How do I get licensed as a paramedic in Texas?
Start with the Texas EMS office. Most states use the National Registry exam as part of the path.
What should an ambulance service in Brownsville weigh when hiring?
Ask about lead experience and shift fit. Brownsville has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 16% under the Texas median.