Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $43,270 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $73,580
Employed locally 1,710
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $49,750
    90th
    $73,580

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Riverside, CA is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 4.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.