Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,120 +45.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $79,820
Employed locally 80
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $35,020
    50th (median)
    $60,120
    75th
    $62,190
    90th
    $79,820

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,250

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,330

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $124,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $71,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,610
    Pharmacists $163,770
    Physical Therapists $113,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $98,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Redding, CA is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Redding, CA is 45.4% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,020.