Paramedics Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $80,150 +37.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.53
10th percentile $60,430
90th percentile $118,970
Employed locally 180
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,430
    25th
    $75,470
    50th (median)
    $80,150
    75th
    $95,360
    90th
    $118,970

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 51% Median Paramedics salary is 49% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,110
    Salinas, CA $79,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,780

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in San Jose, CA is $38.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.16 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in San Jose, CA is 37.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $60,430 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,470.