Emergency Medical Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $22.30 an hour ($46,380 a year). About 21,880 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($44,470). California ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.62 | $38,740 |
| 25% of workers | $20.49 | $42,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.30 | $46,380 |
| 75% of workers | $28.45 | $59,180 |
| 90% of workers | $37.57 | $78,150 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Redding | $60,120 | 80 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $54,650 | 830 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $51,970 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $51,480 | 3,580 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $49,550 | 1,250 |
| Napa | $49,340 | 120 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $47,660 | 270 |
| Salinas | $47,370 | 130 |
| Modesto | $47,160 | 440 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $45,750 | 350 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $45,710 | 340 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $45,190 | 120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $45,090 | 6,610 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $43,620 | 1,750 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,500 | 2,340 |
| Yuba City | $43,470 | 90 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $43,450 | 390 |
| El Centro | $39,840 | 50 |
| Visalia | $39,530 | 170 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $39,310 | 0 |
| Fresno | $38,740 | 710 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medical technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,630 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $79,750 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,820 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $49,140 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
| Paramedics | $74,590 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,150 |
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