Paramedics Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $64,830 +11% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $82,140
Employed locally 130
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $59,680
    50th (median)
    $64,830
    75th
    $72,020
    90th
    $82,140

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 96% Median Paramedics salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Redding, CA $88,740
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $80,870
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,110
    Salinas, CA $79,000

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Bakersfield, CA is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.16 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11% above the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,680.