U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAssess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221,760 | 1.3 % | $16.01 | $33,300 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.48 | $11.57 | $14.60 | $19.03 | $24.70 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $19,710 | $24,070 | $30,360 | $39,590 | $51,370 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 107,290 | 42.61 | $14.70 | $30,570 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 65,400 | 1.17 | $17.77 | $36,960 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 37,410 | 0.73 | $16.24 | $33,780 |
| Offices of Physicians | 1,730 | 0.08 | $16.00 | $33,270 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1,430 | 0.24 | $14.86 | $30,920 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 107,290 | 42.61 | $14.70 | $30,570 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 65,400 | 1.17 | $17.77 | $36,960 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 810 | 1.01 | $14.68 | $30,540 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 37,410 | 0.73 | $16.24 | $33,780 |
| Spectator Sports | 450 | 0.34 | $14.39 | $29,930 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,400 | 0.06 | $24.02 | $49,960 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 80 | 0.08 | $23.97 | $49,860 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 50 | (7) | $23.41 | $48,700 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 260 | 0.01 | $20.74 | $43,140 |
| Home Health Care Services | (8) | (8) | $20.31 | $42,240 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 15,220 | 1.09 | 0.62 | $17.37 | $36,140 |
| Texas | 15,010 | 1.49 | 0.85 | $15.23 | $31,680 |
| New York | 13,370 | 1.60 | 0.92 | $17.75 | $36,910 |
| Pennsylvania | 12,760 | 2.33 | 1.33 | $14.64 | $30,460 |
| Illinois | 10,450 | 1.89 | 1.08 | $18.54 | $38,560 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1,730 | 3.00 | 1.72 | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| Missouri | 7,620 | 2.94 | 1.69 | $15.34 | $31,920 |
| West Virginia | 1,950 | 2.84 | 1.63 | $11.72 | $24,370 |
| Tennessee | 7,000 | 2.73 | 1.56 | $15.21 | $31,640 |
| Kentucky | 4,550 | 2.65 | 1.52 | $13.65 | $28,390 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,310 | 2.05 | 1.18 | $23.97 | $49,870 |
| Alaska | 450 | 1.47 | 0.84 | $23.10 | $48,050 |
| Hawaii | 500 | 0.88 | 0.51 | $23.04 | $47,920 |
| Oregon | 2,530 | 1.61 | 0.93 | $21.43 | $44,570 |
| Washington | 2,850 | 1.06 | 0.61 | $20.93 | $43,530 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,470 | 1.50 | 0.86 | $19.03 | $39,580 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 6,500 | 1.83 | 1.05 | $21.17 | $44,040 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,660 | 1.66 | 0.95 | $15.72 | $32,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,390 | 1.88 | 1.08 | $18.10 | $37,640 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,270 | 1.31 | 0.75 | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 3,220 | 2.57 | 1.47 | $17.96 | $37,360 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,200 | 0.84 | 0.48 | $14.79 | $30,770 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,000 | 1.31 | 0.75 | $24.13 | $50,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 2,930 | 2.68 | 1.54 | $13.70 | $28,500 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,840 | 1.71 | 0.98 | $17.38 | $36,150 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, PA | 500 | 9.14 | 5.24 | $10.57 | $21,990 |
| Ocean City, NJ | 280 | 7.42 | 4.25 | $15.31 | $31,840 |
| Anderson, SC | 400 | 7.17 | 4.11 | $13.37 | $27,810 |
| Florence, SC | 440 | 5.77 | 3.31 | $13.50 | $28,070 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 250 | 5.58 | 3.20 | $15.11 | $31,430 |
| Dothan, AL | 290 | 5.23 | 3.00 | $14.61 | $30,390 |
| Prescott, AZ | 270 | 5.09 | 2.92 | $13.67 | $28,440 |
| Tyler, TX | 440 | 4.93 | 2.82 | $17.87 | $37,160 |
| Modesto, CA | 740 | 4.92 | 2.82 | $20.87 | $43,410 |
| Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 230 | 3.96 | 2.27 | $15.69 | $32,630 |