Paramedics

Minimal Risk
5%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
0.0%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
10.8%
(Minimal Risk)
Average: 5%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
5.9%
by year 2033
WAGES
$53,180
or $25.57 per hour
Volume
98,770
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.6/10

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Calculated automation risk

0.0% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Originality

User poll

10.8% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a minimal chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 0.0% chance of automation.

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What is the likelihood that Paramedics will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Paramedics' job openings is expected to rise 5.9% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Paramedics' was $53,180, or $25 per hour

'Paramedics' were paid 10.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 98,770 people employed as 'Paramedics' within the United States.

This represents around 0.07% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Paramedics'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 29-2043.00

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Comments

Jess (No chance) 20 days ago
It has to be quick and not harm the person.
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Scott A (Low) 1 year ago
The interpersonal acumen necessary is as of now, impossible to automate.

The dynamic settings faced are not at all predictable either.

I hope we work in conjuction with diagnostic AI systems to improve delivery of care, but I am not concerned about being replaced in the near future.
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James (No chance) 2 years ago
Diseases and health emergencies present in unique ways, even within a standard disease. People are litigious, and often treatments rely on "judgment calls".

The work environment can also be incredibly hostile.
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Liam (Low) 3 years ago
Robots can't birth babies, administer meds, do cpr, do anything without the use of humans so robots would just get in the way but some robots like LUCAS I think it's called helps a bit for the medics to focus on other things
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