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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security · Emergency and Fire Management Services

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 29-2042.00

Pay and outlook shown for

$37,160
median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
$32k10th$37kMedian$48k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $31,640, 25th $35,670, Median $37,160, 75th $43,570, 90th $48,400

New workers start near $31,640; experienced workers reach $48,400. About 1,100 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change
+21.7%
Alamo region, 1,214 to 1,477 jobs · U.S. +5%
Openings a year
122
in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 14,100
Employed in 2024
1,214
in the Alamo region · U.S. 181,000

Typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

1 program, with the college that teaches each.

  1. Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic

    Degree · Certificate · Public Service

Apply to Alamo Colleges

What the work is

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

  1. Paramedics

    1 programZone 3 Bright outlook

    $55kSan Antonio

  2. Surgical Assistants

    1 programZone 3 Bright outlook

    $79kSan Antonio

  3. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    2 programsZone 3

    $62kSan Antonio

  4. Registered Nurses

    9 programsZone 4 Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio

  5. Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

    2 programsZone 3

    $50kSan Antonio

  6. Critical Care Nurses

    9 programsZone 4 Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio

  7. Acute Care Nurses

    9 programsZone 3 Bright outlook

    $94kSan Antonio

  8. Nursing Assistants

    5 programsZone 3 Bright outlook

    $37kSan Antonio

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