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Paramedics |
(O*NET 29-2043.00, SOC 29-2043) |
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What they do
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.
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Also called: |
First Responder, Flight Paramedic
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 21.38 |
$44,470 |
25% |
$ 22.33 |
$46,440 |
Median |
$ 23.36 |
$48,590 |
75% |
$ 28.73 |
$59,760 |
90% |
$ 30.35 |
$63,130 |
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Average |
$ 25.10 |
$52,210 |
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Industries of Employment
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics * |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Ambulatory healthcare services
| 49% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 28% |
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
| 19% |
- Administrative and support services
| 1% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 0% |
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Projected Employment
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Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics * |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
861 |
2030 employment |
955 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
1.0% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
68 |
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Education and Experience:
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics * |
- Typical education needed for entry
Postsecondary non-degree award
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Other Resources
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