Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Emergency Medical Technician Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $42,200 This is the median salary for this occupation. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. General Information Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Excludes Paramedics (29-2043), Firefighters (33-2011), and Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (53-3011). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Emergency Medical Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 29 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 29 openings per year are projected for Emergency Medical Technician. +12.2% Employment Change Employment for Emergency Medical Technician is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.2% between 2025 and 2030. $20.31 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $20.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.82, while experienced workers are paid $24.26. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 293 Emergency Medical Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 329. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Emergency Medical Technician are Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Other Ambulatory Health Care Services, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Emergency Medical Technician include Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Emergency Medical Technician is Some college, no degree. 43% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
