How much does an emergency medical technician make in California?
$46,380a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in California. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,740Median: $46,380Highest 10%: $78,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| Median | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 90th | $78,150 | $37.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Redding, CA | $60,120 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,650 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,970 |
| San Francisco, CA | $51,480 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,550 |
| Napa, CA | $49,340 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,660 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,370 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,160 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,750 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,710 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,620 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,500 |
| Yuba City, CA | $43,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,450 |
| El Centro, CA | $39,840 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,530 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 13. Delaware | $46,790 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $46,790 |
| 15. District of Columbia | $46,650 |
| 16. California | $46,380 |
| 17. Maine | $46,340 |
| 18. Colorado | $45,750 |
| 19. Vermont | $45,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.30 ($46,380 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,380 against $44,470 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for emergency medical technician pay?
California ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Redding, CA, with a median of $60,120 a year.
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.