Paramedics

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

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$45k10th$55kMedian$68k90th

New workers start near $45,110; experienced workers reach $68,250. About 490 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: +20.3%; Alamo region, 670 to 806 jobs · U.S. +5%
Openings a year: 46; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 4,900
Employed in 2024: 670; in the Alamo region · U.S. 101,900

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

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

1 program, with the college that teaches each.

Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic
Degree · Certificate · Public Service

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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.

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