In California, the salary of a firefighter paramedic depends on the city, but the average is around $52,000 per year. In Los Angeles County, for example, firefighters make $44.87 per hour; paramedics make $55.64 per hour.

The firefighter paramedic salary in California varies depending on location, experience level and education.

The average annual salary for firefighters in California is $68,000. The highest-paid firefighters make $137,000 per year and the lowest-paid make $35,000. Firefighter paramedics make an average of $79,000 per year.

Firefighter Paramedic Salary In California

Firefighter/Paramedic salary in California
How much does a Firefighter/Paramedic make in California?
Average base salary
$82,084

Per year
35%
above national average
Most common benefits
Others
Dental insurance
The average salary for a firefighter/paramedic is $82,084 per year in California. 99 salaries reported, updated at June 22, 2022.

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Top companies for Firefighters/Paramedics in California
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
4.1
17 reviews
12 salaries reported
$105,317
per year

City of Glendale (CA)
3.8
54 reviews
5 salaries reported
$101,321
per year

City of Roseville, CA
3.7
7 reviews
6 salaries reported
$98,967
per year

Orange County Fire Authority
4.1
15 reviews
6 salaries reported
$98,881
per year
City of Roseville
3.9
48 reviews
5 salaries reported
$97,718
per year
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Highest paying cities for Firefighters/Paramedics in California
Redwood City, CA
$105,317 per year
12 salaries reported
Roseville, CA
$101,335 per year
9 salaries reported
Vista, CA
$100,667 per year
5 salaries reported
Irvine, CA
$98,881 per year
6 salaries reported
San Rafael, CA
$93,507 per year
8 salaries reported
Tracy, CA
$74,032 per year
10 salaries reported
Ventura, CA
$74,028 per year
6 salaries reported
Pala, CA
$62,400 per year
13 salaries reported
Los Angeles, CA
$62,154 per year
5 salaries reported