EMTs and paramedics
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$46,350
~$22/hr · ~$3,863/mo
US Jobs
283K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation involves physical intervention, manual dexterity, and real-time human presence in unpredictable environments, which are highly resistant to AI. While AI will significantly assist with peripheral tasks like EKG interpretation, diagnostic decision support, and automated documentation, the physical requirements of patient transport and hands-on emergency care remain essential human functions.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,863/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)