Menu
Avg. salary range
$44k–$50k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
3
working days
About this career
Emergency medical technicians transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. They must assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and often extricate trapped individuals.
Career Level
Where you could work
Click or tap a logo to learn more.
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
Hover or tap a skill to learn more.
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Education & Training
Certificate or Apprenticeship Program
Certificates and apprenticeships are available in skilled trades and career-oriented fields. Some programs offer coursework that is similar to that of associate's degree programs in the same subject, and students may be able to transfer their credits to associate's degree programs when they finish. Certificate programs usually take between one and two years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$38,100
Average
$44,000
High
$50,000
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
3 on · 3 off per cycle
Shifts are extremely varied based on company needs. Typical shifts are 8 to 12 hours long, 3 to 4 days a week.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$45,833
Overall Rank
185th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
38th
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
See it in action
