Paramedics Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$72,180
National Median
$58,410
Employment
6,090
Entry Level (10th)
$49,080
Top Earners (90th)
$101,550
How California Compares
California pays $13,770 more than the national median for paramedicss.
There are 0.337 paramedics jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.52).
Other States for Paramedics
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,780 | 2,120 |
| District of Columbia | $80,950 | N/A |
| New Jersey | $80,100 | 620 |
| Connecticut | $75,400 | 1,010 |
| Oregon | $73,380 | 1,100 |
| Alaska | $68,330 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $68,000 | 1,720 |
| Maryland | $67,670 | 1,400 |
| New York | $66,420 | 5,820 |
| Colorado | $64,690 | 2,350 |
| Massachusetts | $64,010 | 1,880 |
| Rhode Island | $63,530 | 150 |
| Utah | $63,430 | 990 |
| Idaho | $62,640 | 470 |
| Delaware | $62,040 | 320 |
| Wyoming | $61,600 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $60,540 | 400 |
| Nevada | $60,320 | 910 |
| North Dakota | $59,950 | 180 |
| Maine | $59,800 | 500 |