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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Median Salary
32,580
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

61%

State and local government

19%

Private not for profit

11%

Self-employed

8%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,990

10%

$32,580

Median

$46,510

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    56%

  • Some college

    23%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    19%

  • Less than high school

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.