Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in California

Ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) in California earn the most in Los Angeles (average $39,370 a year) and the least in Fresno ($38,520), across the 3 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ambulance drivers and attendants (except emergency medical technicians) average at $38,680 and the median at $36,150 for 1,420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,210.

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in California

Los Angeles$39,370
San Diego$38,620
Fresno$38,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Los Angeles	$39,370	$37,510	$35,610	$33,103	114
San Diego	$38,620	$36,030	$35,800	$32,531	112
Fresno	$38,520	$34,320	$34,320	$32,454	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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