Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $43,940 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.13
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $74,490
Employed locally 370
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $43,940
    75th
    $47,950
    90th
    $74,490

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 45% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Physical Therapists $124,130
    Pharmacists $166,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Modesto, CA is $21.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 6.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.