Ambulance Paramedic Salary in San Diego, California

Ambulance Paramedic Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Ambulance Paramedic make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ambulance Paramedic in San Diego, CA is $52,931. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,950 to $59,619, with most professionals earning between $43,415 and $65,708.

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10th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $43,415 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $47,950 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $52,931 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $59,619 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ambulance Paramedic Salary $65,708 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $47,950 10% $43,415 90% $65,708 75% $59,619 $52,931 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Ambulance Paramedic ?

A paramedic is a specialist healthcare professional who responds to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics mainly work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. The scope of practice of a paramedic varies among countries, but generally includes autonomous decision making around the emergency care of patients. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics, although the term is sometimes used informally to refer to any ambulance personnel. In English-speaking countries, there is an official distinction between paramedics and emergency m...

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  1. Down a level:

    Emergency Medical Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Ambulance Paramedic

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    EMT/Paramedic Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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52931

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47950
59619
52931
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ambulance Paramedic in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Ambulance Paramedic ranges from $47,950 to $59,619 with the average base salary of $52,931. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,950 to $59,619 with the average total cash compensation of $52,931.
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