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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $36,860 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $49,590
Employed locally 100
National median $34,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $36,860
    75th
    $42,330
    90th
    $49,590

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 28% Median Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 72% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $36,030
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $35,690

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,630
    Light Truck Drivers$49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.84 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 7.4% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.