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4. Wages
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Emergency Medical Technicians

6.8/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
0.0%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
7%
by 2031
WAGES
$35,470
or $17.05 hourly
VOLUME
161,400
as of 2021
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What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 0.0% (Totally Safe)

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
Social Perceptiveness
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Originality
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What do you think the risk of automation is?

How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?

How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Emergency Medical Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 7% by 2031
'Emergency Medical Technicians' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

What are the median wages for 'Emergency Medical Technicians' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Emergency Medical Technicians' was $35,470, or $17.05 hourly
'Emergency Medical Technicians' are paid 22.5% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as emergency medical technicians?

As of 2021 there were 161,400 people employed as Emergency Medical Technicians within the United States.
This represents around 0.11% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 872 people are employed as Emergency Medical Technicians.

Job description

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

SOC Code: 29-2042.00

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