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 | $25,990 | $30,260 | $36,790 | $45,050 | $52,300 |
| Hourly Wage | $12.50 | $14.55 | $17.69 | $21.66 | $25.14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Asheville, NC | 2 years: 14 Less than one year: 12 |
| Bladen Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Dublin, NC | 2 years: 21 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Flat Rock, NC | 2 years: 4 At least one but less than two years: 1 Less than one year: 1 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Wilmington, NC | 2 years: 13 |
| Carteret Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Morehead City, NC | 2 years: 7 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
| Catawba Valley Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Hickory, NC | 2 years: 4 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Charlotte, NC | 2 years: 8 |
| Cleveland Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Shelby, NC | 2 years: 8 |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Jacksonville, NC | 2 years: 6 |
| Davidson County Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Thomasville, NC | 2 years: 18 Less than one year: 40 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technician | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration | Durham, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Advanced Patient Care Associate Level II | BluePearl | Cary, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Cardiovascular Specialist, Ral - North Hospital Heart Ctr, Electrophysiology (Full time - 7a -5:30) | WakeMed Health & Hospitals | Raleigh, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Clinical Services Technician - (North Hospital) - Supplement Evening | WakeMed Health & Hospitals | Raleigh, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Desktop Technician | TEKsystems | Morrisville, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Dispatcher, Mobile - (Emergency Communications - Raleigh) - Full-time Evening/Night | WakeMed Health & Hospitals | Raleigh, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Emergency Dept Technician | Mission Health | Marion, North Carolina | 06/17/2021 | No |
| EMT/Paramedic - Critical Care Transport - Rex | UNC Health Care | Raleigh, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Medication Technician | Wellpath | Bolivia, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Medication Technician Certified | Wellpath | Charlotte, North Carolina | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
