Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$35,450/yr
Typical range
$30,750 – $38,410
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians does
You operate ambulances and assist with patient transport under the direction of emergency medical personnel. This role involves driving safely in emergencies and providing basic support to paramedics and EMTs.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers — $40,240/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Light Truck Drivers — $44,860/yr
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