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Paramedics is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Paramedics against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-2043 |
| title | Paramedics |
| onet code | 29-2043.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 99,530 |
| a mean | 60,610 |
| a median | 58,410 |
| a pct10 | 40,130 |
| a pct25 | 47,920 |
| a pct75 | 68,420 |
| a pct90 | 82,420 |
| h mean | 29 |
| h median | 28 |
The day-to-day work of a paramedics typically centers on administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures. 0 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $100,780 and lowest in Alabama at $45,020 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (Washington, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Connecticut, Oregon) average $82,122. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,780 | $98,390 | $52,730 | $134,260 | 2,120 |
| District of Columbia | $80,950 | $79,150 | $60,710 | $100,510 | — |
| New Jersey | $80,100 | $80,980 | $73,500 | $92,840 | 620 |
| Connecticut | $75,400 | $72,640 | $56,900 | $82,460 | 1,010 |
| Oregon | $73,380 | $70,560 | $49,530 | $92,040 | 1,100 |
| California | $72,180 | $74,470 | $49,080 | $101,550 | 6,090 |
| Alaska | $68,330 | $74,250 | $59,050 | $101,810 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $68,000 | $72,230 | $58,680 | $85,860 | 1,720 |
| Maryland | $67,670 | $72,140 | $49,940 | $98,200 | 1,400 |
| New York | $66,420 | $69,010 | $51,730 | $85,150 | 5,820 |
| Colorado | $64,690 | $67,350 | $48,630 | $84,260 | 2,350 |
| Massachusetts | $64,010 | $68,790 | $55,850 | $91,200 | 1,880 |
| Rhode Island | $63,530 | $63,020 | $43,150 | $75,190 | 150 |
| Utah | $63,430 | $66,370 | $45,830 | $91,210 | 990 |
| Idaho | $62,640 | $67,180 | $51,230 | $80,330 | 470 |
| Delaware | $62,040 | $69,740 | $52,640 | $98,650 | 320 |
| Wyoming | $61,600 | $60,380 | $39,530 | $77,420 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $60,540 | $63,970 | $49,020 | $82,040 | 400 |
| Nevada | $60,320 | $60,150 | $47,870 | $80,650 | 910 |
| North Dakota | $59,950 | $58,880 | $48,860 | $69,930 | 180 |
| Maine | $59,800 | $60,150 | $48,440 | $71,380 | 500 |
| Illinois | $59,110 | $68,130 | $39,520 | $103,160 | 4,680 |
| Florida | $58,860 | $62,040 | $42,540 | $93,340 | 6,530 |
| Virginia | $58,570 | $58,200 | $43,300 | $72,780 | 1,690 |
| Indiana | $58,260 | $58,270 | $45,890 | $73,740 | 2,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,670 | $59,510 | $42,530 | $78,490 | 4,070 |
| Wisconsin | $56,010 | $58,230 | $41,190 | $78,310 | 1,910 |
| Missouri | $55,600 | $55,960 | $40,560 | $73,060 | 2,800 |
| Nebraska | $54,170 | $56,710 | $44,990 | $73,940 | 460 |
| Texas | $53,960 | $55,590 | $39,120 | $74,810 | 8,560 |
| Iowa | $53,470 | $55,420 | $42,640 | $70,920 | 1,110 |
| Vermont | $53,010 | $55,660 | $46,740 | $73,630 | 230 |
| Tennessee | $52,860 | $57,880 | $38,310 | $75,960 | 3,320 |
| Georgia | $51,740 | $54,750 | $38,480 | $79,820 | 3,600 |
| Mississippi | $51,290 | $50,650 | $35,700 | $63,430 | 1,160 |
| North Carolina | $51,110 | $54,210 | $40,240 | $70,630 | 5,330 |
| Arizona | $50,860 | $53,060 | $38,040 | $65,640 | 1,820 |
| Louisiana | $50,800 | $50,720 | $32,080 | $62,170 | 2,090 |
| New Mexico | $50,340 | $63,940 | $43,450 | $75,220 | 850 |
| Michigan | $50,320 | $51,890 | $39,500 | $63,280 | 2,710 |
| South Carolina | $50,130 | $52,340 | $38,000 | $64,300 | 2,100 |
| Montana | $49,360 | $52,360 | $32,760 | $76,620 | 400 |
| Kansas | $49,090 | $51,210 | $38,170 | $61,520 | 1,120 |
| West Virginia | $48,190 | $48,370 | $37,560 | $62,870 | 1,130 |
| South Dakota | $48,070 | $49,120 | $40,590 | $55,740 | 340 |
| Ohio | $47,960 | $50,430 | $36,790 | $69,540 | 4,090 |
| Oklahoma | $47,890 | $48,640 | $34,660 | $63,200 | 1,510 |
| Kentucky | $47,650 | $50,430 | $35,470 | $64,730 | 2,060 |
| Arkansas | $45,710 | $50,640 | $37,660 | $70,260 | 1,070 |
| Alabama | $45,020 | $46,810 | $32,520 | $59,990 | 1,890 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for paramedics. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Critical Care Paramedic or ED Paramedic (Emergency Department Paramedic) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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