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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
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Certified Paramedic Medford 645345 $19.62/hr to $24.84/hr DOE
Wages
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
Industry 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries 1,340
Health Care and Social Assistance 1,018
Transportation and Warehousing 26
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 22
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 39%
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses 35%
Cardiovascular Technologists And Technicians 32%
Health Technologists And Technicians, All Other 30%
Registered Nurses 30%
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.