Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $58,250 +40.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $174,350
Employed locally 750
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $47,160
    50th (median)
    $58,250
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $174,350

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 37% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 63% 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
    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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in San Jose, CA is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.24 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 40.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,160.