SOC 53-3011
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ28/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ12,080
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$34K
$25K โ $47K
Projected Growth
๐-1.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค38/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians face a risk score of 28/100 โ 16 points below the national average of 44. With only 38/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $34K. The 1 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 28/100, Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions and emergency situation response and quick decision-making rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 12,080 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Navigating complex urban environments with obstacles
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
Place patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
๐ป Technology Skills
Helpdesk or call center software
Map creation software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Law and Government
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 81% |