Career Outlook for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

This occupation has now been updated to Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

The overall job outlook for Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic careers has been positive since 2012. Vacancies for this career have increased by 121.33 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 15.17 percent per year. Demand for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics is expected to go down, with an expected -233,200 jobs shed by 2029. This represents an annual decrease of 5.03 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

TOP STATES

There are currently more Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the following states

California	22,690
New York	19,620
Texas	17,590
Pennsylvania	13,610
Illinois	12,410
Florida	10,860
Georgia	10,230

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

500

590

600

670

690

820

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FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

14.06 %

13.95 %

11.20 %

10.78 %

9.18 %

8.67 %

7.14 %

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years

-20.33 %

-15.25 %

-9.80 %

-9.24 %

-9.13 %

-8.55 %

-8.16 %