Paramedics
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Median Yearly Income
$53,328
Most Common Education Level
Certificate
Projected Job Growth
+4.69%
What do Paramedics do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Social
- Realistic
- Investigative
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.