Occupational Information Center
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Occupational Summary for Emergency Medical Technicians And Paramedics
(29-2041)
Oregon Statewide
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| Description: Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. |
| Employment Projections |
| Region |
Employment |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2006 |
2016 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
1,340 |
1,692 |
35 |
17 |
53 |
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Current Job Openings
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| Job Title |
Location |
Order Number |
Wage Offered |
| Certified Paramedic |
Medford |
645345 |
$19.62/hr to $24.84/hr DOE |
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Wages
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| Region |
----- 2009 Wages ----- |
| Median Hourly |
Avg
Annual |
Middle Range |
| Oregon Statewide |
$20.09 |
$45,242 |
$14.74 - 25.91 |
Industries of Employment
private sector only
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| Industry |
2006
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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1,340 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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1,018 |
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Transportation and Warehousing
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26 |
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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
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22 |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. Educational Requirements
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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