Paramedics Salary
The median pay for a paramedics in Redding, CA is $88,740/year ($42.66/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.68), that's roughly $88,141 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,590/month, or 28.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $89K get you in Redding?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Redding’s Regional Price Parity (100.68). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Redding
Redding sits well above the national pay line for paramedics, local pay runs about 46% higher than the U.S. median of $61K. Rent runs $1,590/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.7% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.68) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for paramedics in metros near Redding, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $75K | $66K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $83K | $72K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $73K | $68K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $71K | $63K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Redding, CA
Entry-level paramedics (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $89K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.
Paramedics pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Paramedics salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104K | +72% | 2,110 |
| New Jersey | $87K | +43% | 540 |
| Hawaii | $81K | +34% | 140 |
| District of Columbia | $79K | +30% | 90 |
| Connecticut | $77K | +28% | 1,000 |
| Minnesota | $76K | +26% | 1,690 |
| Oregon | $75K | +23% | 1,210 |
| California | $75K | +23% | 5,190 |
| New York | $73K | +21% | 6,110 |
| Alaska | $72K | +19% | 310 |
| Maryland | $67K | +10% | 1,910 |
| Massachusetts | $66K | +9% | 1,860 |
| Utah | $65K | +8% | 960 |
| Delaware | $64K | +6% | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $64K | +6% | 420 |
| Wyoming | $64K | +6% | 230 |
| Colorado | $64K | +5% | 2,110 |
| Rhode Island | $64K | +5% | 160 |
| Maine | $63K | +4% | 470 |
| North Dakota | $62K | +3% | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $61K | +1% | 4,750 |
| Illinois | $61K | +0% | 3,890 |
| Iowa | $61K | -0% | 1,170 |
| Virginia | $60K | -0% | 1,960 |
| Idaho | $60K | -0% | 440 |
| Vermont | $60K | -0% | 190 |
| Indiana | $60K | -0% | 2,680 |
| Florida | $60K | -1% | 6,970 |
| Wisconsin | $60K | -1% | 1,990 |
| Nevada | $59K | -2% | 950 |
| Missouri | $59K | -2% | 3,300 |
| Arizona | $59K | -3% | 2,200 |
| Tennessee | $58K | -5% | 3,710 |
| Georgia | $58K | -5% | 3,250 |
| Texas | $58K | -5% | 8,410 |
| North Carolina | $57K | -5% | 5,660 |
| Nebraska | $56K | -7% | 490 |
| Louisiana | $56K | -8% | 2,040 |
| New Mexico | $56K | -8% | 810 |
| Mississippi | $55K | -10% | 1,150 |
| South Carolina | $54K | -12% | 2,250 |
| Michigan | $52K | -14% | 2,750 |
| Ohio | $51K | -15% | 3,600 |
| Kansas | $51K | -16% | 1,030 |
| Montana | $51K | -16% | 300 |
| Arkansas | $50K | -17% | 1,170 |
| Kentucky | $50K | -18% | 1,800 |
| South Dakota | $49K | -19% | 280 |
| Alabama | $49K | -20% | 1,700 |
| West Virginia | $48K | -20% | 1,090 |
| Oklahoma | $47K | -23% | 1,590 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a paramedic afford a 2BR apartment alone in Redding?
Yes — at the median salary of $89K, rent takes 28.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,590/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for paramedics in Redding?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new paramedics typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,891/month. At HUD’s $1,590/month FMR, rent would take 55% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is paramedic a high-paying job in Redding?
Local pay is 46% above the national median — $89K here vs. $61K nationally.
How does Redding compare to the national average for paramedics?
Redding pays $89K median vs. the U.S. average of $61K — that’s +46%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.68), the purchasing-power equivalent is $88K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do paramedics make in Redding, CA?
The median is $88,740 a year, that works out to about $43 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,190, and experienced paramedics can clear $102,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $89K enough to live in Redding?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,535/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,590/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a paramedics salary go in Redding?
Redding has a Regional Price Parity of 100.68 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median paramedics salary is worth about $88,141 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do paramedics get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.