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 |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
1,768 |
2,155 |
39 |
40 |
79 |
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Wages
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| Region |
----- 2010 Wages ----- |
| Median Hourly |
Avg
Annual |
Middle Range |
| Oregon Statewide |
$19.80 |
$43,604 |
$13.65 - 25.48 |
Industries of Employment
private sector only
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| Industry |
2008
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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1,768 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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1,316 |
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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
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21 |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional 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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