Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $36,030 +5% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $40,470
Employed locally 40
National median $34,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $35,800
    50th (median)
    $36,030
    75th
    $39,360
    90th
    $40,470

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 35% Median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 65% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,000
    California $36,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $36,860
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $35,690

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in San Diego, CA is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.46 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,800.