Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,590 | $61,458 | +21% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.86 | $29.55 | +21% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,380.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in California is $74,590, or about $35.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. California is +21% above the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,190 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $74,590, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.