SOC 29-2043
Paramedics
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ99,530
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$58K
$40K โ $82K
Projected Growth
๐+5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Paramedics face a risk score of 37/100 โ 7 points below the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $58K ($12K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Paramedics faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of medical billing and coding are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 99,530 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on physical examination and procedures and complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Paramedics?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Automated patient monitoring and alert systems
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
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
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Comfort and reassure patients.
๐ป Technology Skills
Operating system software
Medical software
Information retrieval or search software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 78% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 71% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 78% |