California

Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$52,900
+13.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$25.43
 
10th Percentile
$38,740
Entry level
90th Percentile
$78,150
Senior level
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Salary Range

Emergency Medical Technicians in California earn between $38,740 and $78,150, with a mean of $52,900. The national average for this role is $46,831.

$52,900 mean
10th Percentile$38,74090th Percentile$78,150

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$52,900
National Average$46,831
Hawaii$68,110
Alaska$58,800
Illinois$56,080
Maryland$55,790
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.