Do you feel the calling to become an EMT or Paramedic, but worry if those careers will provide you and your family with the support you need? At EMS PRO Expo we want to encourage you to follow your passions for caring for those in need and help you make the most of your career. If you are concerned with how much EMT make and are interested in engaging in higher paying positions, we can help you get there. Check out our PRO tips below to see how you can thrive in one of the most respected and growing fields.
How much is an emergency medical technician salary?
An EMT salary will vary from a paramedic salary due to different levels of education and certification. It is also important to note that depending on your location, you can get paid more or less for your work. If you live in states like Washington, Hawaii, or Alaska you will be garnering some of the higher wages available in the profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, EMT and paramedic salaries average just under $33,000 a year**. With a typical 6-month certification process before starting work, this can be a good start to a stable career.
PRO tip for better EMT pay:
If how much EMTs make deters you from choosing this career, knowing that this is the first step in a ladder to more advanced positions can help. Become an EMT first, and then attend a convention like EMS PRO Expo to expose yourself to the variety of specialized positions available and see where your career can take you. Additional education such as getting an associates degree can be a step towards a better EMT salary or hourly pay.
How much do paramedics get paid?
Because paramedics have to get an EMT certification first, and then engage in continuing education and further certification, you will get higher pay in this field. There are ways, other than moving to garner a higher medical responder wage, which include specialization or a higher level degree. Or if you are interested in traveling, look into becoming a traveling paramedic. The traveling paramedic salary varies, but in some cases, you can earn up to double your current income while seeing the US or even the world to fill a high need or humanitarian positions.
Join us in providing better outcomes and options for those in emergency situations, while providing the best for your family. Attend our EMS PRO Expo at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut to get a taste of where your career can take you.
**https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm#tab-5