The average salary for a paramedic in California is around $32,050 per year.
Avg Salary
Paramedics earn an average yearly salary of $32,050.
Wages typically start from $23,590 and go up to $63,370.
49% below national average Updated in 2018
Paramedic earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level paramedic earnings begin at:
$30.47 per hour
$63,370 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level paramedic earnings begin at:
$22.43 per hour
$46,650 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level paramedic earnings begin at:
$15.41 per hour
$32,050 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level paramedic earnings begin at:
$12.55 per hour
$26,090 per year
10th percentile
Starting level paramedic earnings begin at:
$11.34 per hour
$23,590 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Paramedic salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $72,850 |
| District of Columbia | $57,040 |
| Hawaii | $50,688 |
| Connecticut | $45,980 |
| Maryland | $44,680 |
| Alaska | $43,602 |
| Minnesota | $42,460 |
| New York | $41,537 |
| Oregon | $41,440 |
| Texas | $39,589 |
| Colorado | $38,300 |
| Rhode Island | $38,190 |
| Massachusetts | $38,050 |
| Idaho | $37,960 |
| Delaware | $37,490 |
| Louisiana | $36,930 |
| New Hampshire | $36,870 |
| Florida | $35,790 |
| North Carolina | $35,280 |
| Illinois | $35,261 |
| Iowa | $34,439 |
| Arizona | $34,287 |
| Tennessee | $34,090 |
| New Mexico | $33,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,980 |
| Virginia | $33,930 |
| Maine | $33,720 |
| Wyoming | $33,340 |
| Michigan | $32,720 |
| North Dakota | $32,680 |
| Wisconsin | $32,640 |
| Vermont | $32,580 |
| Georgia | $32,570 |
| New Jersey | $32,520 |
| South Carolina | $32,300 |
| Nevada | $32,160 |
| Missouri | $32,090 |
| California | $32,050 |
| Mississippi | $32,050 |
| Alabama | $32,001 |
| Nebraska | $31,560 |
| Indiana | $31,228 |
| Kansas | $30,624 |
| Utah | $30,550 |
| Oklahoma | $30,480 |
| South Dakota | $30,360 |
| Ohio | $30,200 |
| Arkansas | $30,099 |
| Kentucky | $29,634 |
| Montana | $28,700 |
| West Virginia | $28,570 |
| Puerto Rico | $20,030 |
How do paramedic salaries compare to similar careers?
Paramedics earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than veterinary technologists but more than veterinary assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary technologist salary | $40K |
| Medical transcriptionist salary | $38K |
| Ophthalmic medical technician salary | $40K |
| Dental assistant salary | $39K |
| Orderly salary | $37K |
| Paramedic salary | $32K |
| Medical assistant salary | $36K |
| Psychiatric aide salary | $30K |
| Home health aide salary | $29K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $29K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)