Paramedics Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $62,800 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.19
10th percentile $39,150
90th percentile $108,840
Employed locally 40
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,150
    25th
    $54,320
    50th (median)
    $62,800
    75th
    $102,940
    90th
    $108,840

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 67% Median Paramedics salary is 33% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,880
    Pharmacists$170,480
    Dental Hygienists$121,100
    Physical Therapists$99,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in San Luis Obispo, CA is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.28 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $39,150 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,320.