How much does a paramedic make in Sacramento?
$81,430a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.15 an hour or $6,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.15
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,930Median: $81,430Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,930 | $26.41 | |
| 25th | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| Median | $81,430 | $39.15 | |
| 75th | $87,830 | $42.23 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| San Jose, CA | $84,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,090 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,520 |
| Modesto, CA | $72,170 |
| San Diego, CA | $70,630 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $69,050 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,840 |
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 a paramedic make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.15 ($81,430 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $81,430 against $60,600 nationally, 34% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $74,590, so Sacramento pays 9% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for paramedic pay?
13 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,500 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.