Paramedics Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 22 metro areas • California
Paramedics in California earn a median salary of $69,756 per year on average across 22 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.4% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 5,550 paramedics are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $52,810 to $88,740 depending on location.
$69,756
Avg median salary in California
$88,740
Highest paying metro
$52,810
Lowest paying metro
5,550
Employed in California
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Paramedics salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | $88,740 | $61,220 | $102,510 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,590 | $73,750 | $102,340 | 60 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,150 | $75,470 | $95,360 | 180 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $79,110 | $66,170 | $135,380 | 60 |
| Salinas, CA | $79,000 | $69,840 | $101,210 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,780 | $76,780 | $101,550 | 990 |
| Vallejo, CA | $74,700 | $59,520 | $105,210 | 130 |
| Sacramento, CA | $74,170 | $63,530 | $80,930 | 420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,910 | $60,920 | $83,960 | 1,430 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $69,430 | $62,000 | $94,430 | 120 |
| Stockton, CA | $67,880 | $67,880 | $84,940 | 150 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,150 | $47,880 | $84,330 | 370 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,500 | $62,960 | $84,080 | 620 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $66,320 | $50,190 | $83,020 | 80 |
| Modesto, CA | $64,910 | $62,390 | $77,200 | 130 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $64,830 | $59,680 | $72,020 | 130 |
| Merced, CA | $64,100 | $53,370 | $65,150 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $63,020 | $44,990 | $72,180 | 70 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $62,800 | $54,320 | $102,940 | 40 |
| North Coast Region of California | $62,720 | $49,980 | $69,790 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,010 | $52,150 | $61,670 | 260 |
| Visalia, CA | $52,810 | $49,540 | $67,220 | 90 |