How much does an emergency medical technician make in Sacramento?
$49,550a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $23.82 an hour or $4,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.82
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 303
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,010Median: $49,550Highest 10%: $84,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| Median | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 75th | $78,260 | $37.63 | |
| 90th | $84,430 | $40.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.
| Redding, CA | $60,120 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,650 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,970 |
| San Francisco, CA | $51,480 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $23.82 ($49,550 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $49,550 against $44,470 nationally, 11% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,380, so Sacramento pays 7% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for emergency medical technician pay?
27 of 303 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,430 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.