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Paramedics

Part of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, in the Emergency and Fire Management Services pathway.

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 29-2043.00

What the work is

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.

What it pays

$54,700
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $45,110
Experienced workers reach $68,250
  1. $45k10th
  2. $48k25th
  3. $55kMedian
  4. $61k75th
  5. $68k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $45,110, 25th $47,700, Median $54,700, 75th $60,990, 90th $68,250

About 490 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+20.3%

employment change in the Alamo region, 670 to 806 jobs · U.S. +5%

46

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 4,900

670

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 101,900

Typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award · Experience: Less than 5 years

Alamo programs that lead here

  • San Antonio
  1. Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic

    Degree · Certificate · Public Service

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