The median annual wage for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in California is $36,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,790.
Pay spans roughly $33,400 at the 10th percentile to $44,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.77 per hour. An estimated 850 people work as ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians in California.
| Median (annual) | $36,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.77 |
| 10th percentile | $33,400 |
| 90th percentile | $44,990 |
| Employment | 850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.