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$63K/yr
Average Salary
0.5 years
Years of Education
+5%
Job Growth
278K+
Total Jobs
Respond to emergency calls and provide immediate medical care. Assess injuries and illnesses, administer basic emergency medical care, and may transport injured or sick people to medical facilities.
$35K
Starting
$63K
Average
$90K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Certificate in Emergency Medical Services
Typically 0.5 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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NREMT Certification
Required to practiceNational Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
You can enter this career through a government civil service exam — often with no college degree required.
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Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Certificate
Time in School
0.5 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+5%
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Pay range
$35K–$90K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+5%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
278K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 278K to 291K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS splits into 29-2042 EMTs ($44,790 median) and 29-2043 Paramedics ($60,610). Combined 277,520 jobs.