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 | $24,130 | $28,300 | $35,240 | $44,440 | $53,870 |
| Hourly Wage | $11.60 | $13.61 | $16.94 | $21.37 | $25.90 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Albuquerque, NM | 2 years: 24 At least one but less than two years: 39 At least two but less than four years: 0 Less than one year: 213 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Ruidoso, NM | 2 years: 2 Less than one year: 2 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Roswell, NM | 2 years: 7 At least one but less than two years: 32 Less than one year: 62 |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Alamogordo, NM | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
| New Mexico State University-Carlsbad | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Carlsbad, NM | At least one but less than two years: 0 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Las Cruces, NM | 2 years: 5 At least one but less than two years: 40 Less than one year: 0 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Grants, NM | 2 years: 0 |
| San Juan College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Farmington, NM | 2 years: 6 At least one but less than two years: 8 Less than one year: 50 |
| Santa Fe Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Santa Fe, NM | 2 years: 1 At least one but less than two years: 91 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Gallup, NM | Less than one year: 14 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information Systems) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | No |
| EMT-I - COUNTY EMS | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Ruidoso, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Flight Paramedic - Carlsbad, NM FW | Air Methods | Carlsbad, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Flight Paramedic - Carlsbad, NM RW | Air Methods | Carlsbad, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Flight Paramedic - Taos, NM | Air Methods | Taos, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (Telehealth Clinician Technician) (Gallup) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Gallup, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Operations Tech | DCP Midstream | Lovington, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN | Fresenius Medical Care North America | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN | Fresenius Medical Care North America | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Veterinary Assistant | VCA | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 06/18/2021 | No |
