Paramedics Salary Guide for California
paramedics working in California earn an average of $71,470.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's paramedics salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for paramedics, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for paramedics can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Salinas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Stockton-Lodi
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
San Diego-Carlsbad
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Modesto
Bakersfield
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Visalia-Porterville
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.