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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,150
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.2% vs 2024
$38,680
Mean Salary
$36,150
Median Salary
$17.38
Hourly Rate
1,420 people work as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California earn a median salary of $36,150 per year ($3,012/month).
This is 4.1% above the national average of $34,727.
California ranks #13 out of 41 states for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians pay.
Approximately 1,420 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.5
Service Orientation
3.5
Active Listening
3.38
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.95
English Language
3.87
Public Safety and Security
3.72
Administration and Management
3.35
Law and Government
3.29
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California
Salaries for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $45,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,990 and $39,370.
Median $36,150
P10: $34,320P25: $34,990P75: $39,370P90: $45,810
10th
$34,320
25th
$34,990
Median
$36,150
75th
$39,370
90th
$45,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,320
$16.50
$2,860
25th Percentile
$34,990
$16.82
$2,915
Median (50th)
$36,150
$17.38
$3,012
75th Percentile
$39,370
$18.93
$3,280
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$45,810
$22.02
$3,817
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
California ranks #13 of 41 states
$34,727
National avg. for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
How much do Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California is $36,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,680.
What is the salary range for a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
Salaries for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $45,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,990 and $39,370.
What is the starting salary for a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians positions in California typically start around $34,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,420 people are employed as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California is approximately $17.38 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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