Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $34,060 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.38
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,040
Employed locally 170
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $34,060
    75th
    $40,570
    90th
    $47,040

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 51% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,290
    Nurse Practitioners $156,740
    Pharmacists $164,840
    Psychiatric Technicians $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Visalia, CA is $16.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Visalia, CA is 17.6% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.