Paramedics in California
Paramedics respond to emergency calls to provide medical care to sick or injured people. They assess patients, administer medications, operate medical equipment like EKGs, and deliver advanced life support before transport to hospitals In California the median pay is $74,590 a year, 23% above the national median of $60,600.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Firefighter (PARAMEDIC) · Defense Logistics Agency · Tracy, California · $77161–$100315
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Paramedics.
Licenses and training in California
Paramedics pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 29-2043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.