The average annual wage of the occupations is $57,450 and $28 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Paramedics career. Based on BLS data, a total of 98,770 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Paramedics is $4,986. The average length of the programs is 607 hours and the average completion time is 8.86 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Paramedics. Total 614 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 614 | $4,986 | $934 | 607 Hours | 8.86 Months |
The following 16 occupations are related to Paramedics.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Nurse Midwives | 6,960 | $131,570 | $63 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,352K | $39,610 | $19 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 11,520 | $34,420 | $17 |
The following 624 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Paramedics. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.