Paramedics Salary in California

Median Salary

$74,590

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.86

per hour

Employment

5,190

in California

vs. National Avg

+23.1%

National: $60,600

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,600, California pays 23.1% MORE for Paramedics positions.

Purchasing Power

$67,380

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

36%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$53,370

25th

$63,490

Median

$74,590

75th

$90,730

90th

$102,450

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).