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Paramedics

Median Salary
53,180
Job Outlook
+6%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

45%

State and local government

33%

Private not for profit

16%

Federal Government

4%

Self-employed

3%

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,200 openings for EMTs and paramedics are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,660

10%

$53,180

Median

$98,110

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

No data available for this section.


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

No data available for this section.


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

No data available for this section.


What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

No data available for this section.


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.