Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Salary in California
Also called: Ambulance Drivers
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants in California earn a median of $36,150 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($35,450)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $45,810. Nationally the range is $27,350 to $45,960.
States ranked near California
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants pay in California
How much do ambulance drivers and attendants make in California?
The median is $36,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $45,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for ambulance drivers and attendants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 41 (+2% vs. the national median of $35,450). Living costs are not included.