Paramedics Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $67,150 +15% vs national
Median hourly $32.28
10th percentile $41,710
90th percentile $97,640
Employed locally 370
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,710
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $67,150
    75th
    $84,330
    90th
    $97,640

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 66% Median Paramedics salary is 34% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in San Diego, CA is $32.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in San Diego, CA is 15% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $41,710 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.