Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), First Responder
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $19,750 | $24,000 | $32,570 | $44,690 | $51,030 |
| Hourly Wage | $9.50 | $11.54 | $15.66 | $21.49 | $24.53 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 265,200 | 282,200 | 6% | 17,400 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Blytheville, AR | At least one but less than two years: 6 Less than one year: 27 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | West Memphis, AR | Less than one year: 24 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Beebe, AR | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 11 Less than one year: 9 |
| Arkansas State University-Main Campus | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Jonesboro, AR | 2 years: 1 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 0 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Mountain Home, AR | 2 years: 5 At least one but less than two years: 6 Less than one year: 8 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Newport, AR | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 5 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Russellville, AR | 2 years: 6 At least one but less than two years: 0 Less than one year: 54 |
| Black River Technical College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Pocahontas, AR | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 3 Less than one year: 39 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | De Queen, AR | Less than one year: 6 |
| East Arkansas Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Forrest City, AR | 2 years: 3 At least one but less than two years: 2 Less than one year: 19 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatcher/Coordinator | ABCO Facility Maintenance | Little Rock, Arkansas | 04/14/2021 | No |
| Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN. | CSL Plasma | Little Rock, Arkansas | 04/14/2021 | Yes |
| Supervisory Medical Technologist | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Fayetteville, Arkansas | 04/14/2021 | No |
| Supervisory Medical Technologist | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Fayetteville, Arkansas | 04/14/2021 | No |
| Veterinary Assistant | Petco | Rogers, Arkansas | 04/14/2021 | No |
