Emergency Medical Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$44,470/yr
Typical range
$37,960 – $50,100
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Emergency Medical Technicians does
Emergency medical technicians respond to 911 calls and provide immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations. They transport patients to hospitals while performing life-saving treatments like CPR and first aid.
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
- Clinical Nurse Specialists — $97,550/yr
- Acute Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Critical Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
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