How much does a paramedic make in California?
$74,590a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in California. That is $35.86 an hour or $6,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.86
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,370Median: $74,590Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,370 | $25.66 | |
| 25th | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| Median | $74,590 | $35.86 | |
| 75th | $90,730 | $43.62 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.25 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Redding, CA | $88,740 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,090 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,430 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,080 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $73,930 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,520 |
| Modesto, CA | $72,170 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $71,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $70,630 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $69,050 |
| Merced, CA | $64,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 5. Connecticut | $77,480 |
| 6. Minnesota | $76,300 |
| 7. Oregon | $74,840 |
| 8. California | $74,590 |
| 9. New York | $73,200 |
| 10. Alaska | $71,860 |
| 11. Maryland | $66,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $35.86 ($74,590 a year).
Do paramedics make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $74,590 against $60,600 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for paramedic pay?
California ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays paramedics the most?
Redding, CA, with a median of $88,740 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.