Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $39,310 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $53,170
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $39,310
    50th (median)
    $39,310
    75th
    $50,150
    90th
    $53,170

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 59% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.56 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 4.9% below 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,310.