Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $37,000 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $45,020
Employed locally 440
National median $34,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $37,000
    75th
    $38,790
    90th
    $45,020

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Salisbury, MD $50,430
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,800
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,140
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,620
    Richmond, VA $45,490

    Nearby metros — Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,800
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,810
    California $36,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $36,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $36,030
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $35,690

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.8% above the national median of $34,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.