Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $45,990 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $62,910
Employed locally 270
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $42,640
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $48,800
    90th
    $62,910

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Redding, CA $60,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250
    Salinas, CA $50,080
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Napa, CA $49,340

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.37 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.2% above the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,640.