How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| Median | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| 90th | $45,640 | $21.94 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants.
| Fresno, CA | $34,320 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $364,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Captain | $113,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Flight Attendant | $79,390 |
| Traffic Technician | $78,640 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $68,250 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $18.03 ($37,510 a year).
Do ambulance driver and attendants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $37,510 against $35,450 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $36,150, so Los Angeles pays 4% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for ambulance driver and attendant pay?
8 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,640 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.