Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $39,840 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $39,700
90th percentile $47,390
Employed locally 50
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,700
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $39,840
    75th
    $45,990
    90th
    $47,390

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 29% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,880
    Pharmacists $161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in El Centro, CA is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.78 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in El Centro, CA is 3.6% below 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,700 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.