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Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,380
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.5% vs 2024
$52,900
Mean Salary
$46,380
Median Salary
$22.30
Hourly Rate
21,880 people work as Emergency Medical Technicians in California
Emergency Medical Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Emergency Medical Technicians in California earn a median salary of $46,380 per year ($3,865/month).
This is 7.1% above the national average of $43,318.
California ranks #16 out of 51 states for Emergency Medical Technicians pay.
Approximately 21,880 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Emergency Medical Technicians
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Salary Range: Emergency Medical Technicians in California
Salaries for Emergency Medical Technicians in California range from $38,740 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,150 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,610 and $59,180.
Median $46,380
P10: $38,740P25: $42,610P75: $59,180P90: $78,150
10th
$38,740
25th
$42,610
Median
$46,380
75th
$59,180
90th
$78,150
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,740
$18.62
$3,228
25th Percentile
$42,610
$20.49
$3,550
Median (50th)
$46,380
$22.30
$3,865
75th Percentile
$59,180
$28.45
$4,931
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,150
$37.57
$6,512
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,900 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in California is $46,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,900.
What is the salary range for a Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
Salaries for Emergency Medical Technicians in California range from $38,740 at the 10th percentile to $78,150 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,610 and $59,180.
What is the starting salary for a Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians positions in California typically start around $38,740 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 21,880 people are employed as Emergency Medical Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Emergency Medical Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Emergency Medical Technicians in California is approximately $22.30 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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