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Hire a Paramedic in Santa Rosa, CA
The fire department is hiring for the same certification you are. A paramedic who runs a truck as lead belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Santa Rosa, the May 2025 median is about $74.1K, within 3 percent of the California median.
What to offer
An ambulance service that copies a national midpoint will lose paramedics to the fire department. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who can run a truck as lead.
| Percentile | Metro | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $72,550 | $63,490 | $49,660 |
| Median | $74,080 | $74,590 | $60,600 |
| 75th | $86,570 | $90,730 | $73,470 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the shift pattern, the call volume, and the protocols the crew works under. Ask how long the person has worked as the lead medic on a truck.
License and training
Every state licenses or certifies paramedics. Most use the National Registry paramedic exam as part of the path. Confirm your state EMS office's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, EMTs and paramedics
Nearby metros
- San Francisco, CA · 49 miles
- Sacramento, CA · 67 miles
- San Jose, CA · 93 miles
- Modesto, CA · 108 miles
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Questions
What do paramedics earn in Santa Rosa, CA?
In Santa Rosa, the May 2025 median for paramedics is about $74.1K, 22% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $72.6K to $86.6K.
Who hires paramedics in Santa Rosa?
Ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals hire paramedics in Santa Rosa. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Bodega Bay Fire Protection District, City of Sonoma, Cloverdale Hospital District Ambulance.
How do I get licensed as a paramedic in California?
Start with the California EMS office. Most states use the National Registry exam as part of the path.
What should an ambulance service in Santa Rosa weigh when hiring?
Ask about lead experience and shift fit. Santa Rosa has barely half as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the California median.