Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $46,690 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $60,880
Employed locally 130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $50,060
    90th
    $60,880

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,880
    Pharmacists$170,480
    Dental Hygienists$121,100
    Physical Therapists$99,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 12.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.